Scott's oriole facts for kids
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The Scott's oriole (Icterus parisorum) is a beautiful medium-sized bird. It belongs to the Icteridae family, which includes many well-known birds like blackbirds, meadowlarks, and other New World orioles. These birds are known for their bright colors and lovely songs.
Scott's orioles mostly live in the Southwestern United States. You can find them as far south as Baja California Sur and central Mexico. They are very common in California, especially from Sacramento southwards.
How Big Is the Scott's Oriole?
The Scott's oriole is a medium-sized bird. Here are some interesting facts about its size:
- Length: It is about 9.1 inches (23 centimeters) long. This is roughly the length of a standard pencil.
- Weight: It weighs between 1.1 and 1.4 ounces (32 to 41 grams). That's about the same weight as a few slices of bread!
- Wingspan: When its wings are spread out, they measure about 12.6 inches (32 centimeters) across. This is a bit wider than a standard ruler.
Where Did Its Name Come From?
This bird was named in honor of a famous person! It was named by a man named Darius N. Couch. He chose the name to honor General Winfield Scott.
Later, people found out that another scientist, Bonaparte, had already described the bird. But the common name "Scott's oriole" was kept.
See also
In Spanish: Turpial de Scott para niños
