General Description: Hooded Orioles (Icterus cucullatus) are medium-sized, sexually dimorphic songbirds. Adult males are bright yellow-orange overall with black wings, a black tail, and a black mask and bib. Females are yellowish overall with dark wings and tail (note all yellow below). In both genders, the dark wings have two white wingbars. Young males are more yellow than orange, and the black mask and bib are less extensive than in adults.

Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Icteridae.

Favored Habitat: Trees, especially palm trees.

Where to Find: Hooded Orioles are uncommon in the Las Vegas Valley during summer. Look for them at Corn Creek, the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, and Sunset Park.

Comments: I've always thought these birds should be called black-faced orioles or black-throated orioles, but the "hood" refers to the orange hoodie the males seem to be wearing.