Any identification concerns you may have for male vs. female orioles will be quickly answered in this oriole picture ID guide.
Males are frequently brighter colors, with strong contrasts, and female orioles often look very different. Females are usually less contrasty and have a duller overall color.
Male and female orioles from tropical areas, on the other hand, have similar colors. They don’t migrate and can be found in the south.
Because it’s difficult to distinguish between orioles of various species, check out this quick picture ID guide for the species in North America.
East of the US, you’ll find Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, while west of the US, you’ll find Bullock’s and Scott’s orioles. If you want to see more of the oriole species, a visit to the south will be required since they are only found in the south or Florida.
Check out these for more information on all of the orioles in North America, as well as how to attract them:
Baltimore Oriole Male vs Female
Males have an iridescent reddish-pink throat, while females have gray throats, which is the major distinction between male and female Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Oriole Male
The males of the Baltimore Oriole are bright orange and black with black wing bars.
Baltimore Oriole Female
The head, underbelly, and wings of Baltimore Oriole females are yellowish-brown, grayish-brown, or brownish-yellow.
Bullock’s Oriole Male vs Female
Males are bright orange and black, while females are gray and yellow in color difference between male and female Bullock’s Orioles.
Bullock’s Orioles Male
Males of Bullock’s Orioles are bright orange with black and white wings and black markings on their heads.
Bullock’s Orioles Female
In comparison to gray backs and yellow heads, tails, and breasts, Bullock’s Orioles females and immature are duller.
Streak-backed Oriole Male vs Female
Femen are somewhat duller in color than males, while male and female Streak-backed orioles are identical.
Streak-backed Oriole Male
The heads and underparts of mature male Streak-backed Oriole birds are orange, and their wings are black with a black tail. Their eyes and chin are black, which is unusual in this species.
Streak-backed Oriole Female
The females of streak-backed orioles are somewhat duller than the males.
Spot-breasted Oriole Male vs Female
Males and females of the Spot-breasted Oriole have no distinguishing features.
Spot-breasted Oriole
The breast and wing edges of spot-breasted Orioles are black and orange, with black spots. Their backs, wings, and tail are all black, and they have a black face and chest.
Orchard Oriole Male vs Female
Male and female Orchard Orioles have a significant difference in appearance. Females are greenish-yellow, while males are black and reddish-brown.
Orchard Orioles Male
The heads and backs of male Orchard Orioles are black, while the underparts are reddish.
Orchard Orioles Female
Females of the Orchard Orioles are greenish-yellow with paler underparts and black wingbars, and have blacker wings.
Scott’s Oriole Male vs Female
Males are black and yellow, while females are white and have no black, which distinguishes them from male Scott’s Orioles.
Scott’s Oriole Male
The underbellies of male Scott’s Orioles are brilliant yellow, and the heads and backs are black.
Scott’s Oriole Female
Scott’s Orioles have olive-brown backs and are a paler yellow color.
Hooded Oriole Male vs Female
Males are black and yellow, whereas females are greenish-yellow with no black, hence the distinction between male and female Hooded Orioles.
Hooded Orioles Male
With black necks and backs, male Hooded Orioles come in a variety of colors from vibrant yellow to vibrant orange.
Hooded Orioles Female
Females and immatures have yellowish-grey wings. The black face patterns are not present in females.
Altamira Oriole Male vs Female
The males and females of the Altamira Orioles are indistinguishable.
Altamira Orioles
Bright yellowish-orange with black backs, wings, and tails, the Altamira Orioles are a sight to behold. Around the eyes and down the neck, they are also black.
Audubon’s Oriole Male vs Female
The males and females of Audubon’s Oriole are identical.
Audubon’s Oriole
With black wings and tail, a brilliant yellow-and-black oriole with a black head and neck. The sexes are extremely similar.