the orange-backed troupial is a member of the blackbird family (often considered to be a species of oriole) native to tropical south america. the troupial often forages in pairs for fruits and insects, along with occasional nectar. they rarely build their own nests, but steal nesting cavities from the yellow-rumped cacique.
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the hooded oriole is a member of the blackbird family native to parts of the united states and mexico. like other orioles, they feed mainly on insects, nectar, and fruit. unlike birds such as hummingbirds that assist in pollination, hooded orioles are ‘nectar robbers’; they pierce the side of the flower to access the nectar, which doesn’t help to pollinate the plant.
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the baltimore oriole is found throughout northeastern north america, with a wintering range in mexico and south america. males are bright orange and black, while females are more yellow-brown. orioles feed off of insects, fruit, and nectar, and will sometimes visit backyard feeders offering oranges, jelly or nectar.
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