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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Baltimore Oriole Icterus galbula (MCZ 347332)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Passeriformes - Icteridae - Icterus - Icterus galbula
Species Description
The Baltimore Oriole, so named because its colors resembled those on the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore, is the state bird of Maryland; the recognizable bright plumage of the male is not attained until the bird’s second autumn. Though it prefers to breed in deciduous or mixed forests of eastern North America, it has adapted well to suburban and urban areas, as well. The Baltimore Oriole eats insects, berries and nectar, and has been known to frequent hummingbird feeders; it forages in trees and shrubs, occasionally making short flights to catch insects on the wing. Its preferred food, however, is caterpillars – large ones are smashed against a rock to break them open and avoid the setae (stiff, hair-like structures on the skin).
Specimen Information
Species	Icterus galbula (Baltimore Oriole)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 347332
Sex	Female
Location	Fall River, Mass.
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	57818
Number of Data Polygons	115632
Date Scanned	July 30, 2009
Scan Technician	Michael Krzyzak
Edited By	Michael Krzyzak
Photographs
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Other Icterus galbula (Baltimore Oriole) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 347332	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
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