In the United States and Canada there are many birds colored primarily yellow and black. This is a common color pattern of several species of finches, tanagers, orioles, meadowlarks and warblers.

A male Baltimore oriole bird has a full black hood and fiery orange plumage. The bird’s vibrant underparts, shoulders and rump can vary from flaming orange to yellow-orange. Mature females have ...

The female and the immature can be confused with a dull Baltimore oriole. Female and immature hooded orioles are entirely yellow below, slimmer, and longer tailed and have a thin, downcurved bill.