Posted by Larry Manfredi on July 05, 2002 at 07:48:02:
In Reply to: Gorgeous pair of unknowns in my neighborhood posted by Jennie on July 04, 2002 at 23:40:39:
: These were a pair, I've seen them before but a long time ago. Saw them again last week. I always see two of them. They are a combination of black & a bright yellow orange. The beak & front area of the head are black. Thats the only detail I could see. This is from the Miami Westchester area(Coral Way & 87th ave). Really beautiful birds! Exotics maybe? Anyone know?
: thanks in advance
These birds you saw are no doubt Spot-breasted Orioles. They were first seen in Miami in 1947, probably intentionally released. They are now found on the east coast of Florida from Homestead to Palm Beach. Their natural range is Mexico and Central America.
Go to my web site below and click on gallerys to see a picture of one.
Enjoy these great birds.
Larry Manfredi
Homestead, Fl.
E-mail: birderlm@bellsouth.net
http://www.southfloridabirding.com