FEMALE ORCHARD ORIOLE, COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH PARK, TORONTO, ON

   We can ID this bird as a female Orchard Oriole as follows:

• Yellowish/greenish-yellow overall.
• Relatively short, pointed bill that is slightly downcurved (the downcurve can be seen in the second photo).
• Well defined white wing bars.
• Yellowish tail.
• Base of lower mandible is bluish.

It should be noted that the sighting of an Orchard Oriole at the park was reported today by another birder to eBird.

   The Orchard Oriole is a new species to our Life List, which now stands at 301.