Black-cowled oriole / Gelbschultertrupial (Icterus prosthemelas)

Black-cowled oriole in Manzanillo, Costa Rica. 2020-03-12 09.34.56 Costa Rica
Classification: Genus Icterus; Family New world blackbirds, orioles and allies (Icteridae)
General: The black-cowled oriole (Icterus prosthemelas) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is common and widespread in the Caribbean lowlands and foothills from southern Mexico to western Panama. It lives primarily in humid or semihumid forest, as well as in clearings, along forest edges, in plantations, in semi-open areas with scattered trees and bushes, and in gardens. The adult male is black, with yellow on the belly, shoulder, rump, wing lining, and crissum. The female's plumage varies depending on location. In the south of its range, it is similar to that of the male. In the north, its crown and upperparts are olive-yellow, while its face, throat, upper breast, wings, and tail are black. [more]

First documented observation : 2020-03-12 in Costa Rica.