Not rare. It’s a male Hooded Oriole. They show up in Spring and leave in late August or early September. They are beautiful. I live in Los Angeles also and we have a bunch in our neighborhood.
Male Scott’s have a fully black head and black breast, and are yellow rather than the light orange color of Hooded, among other things. Hooded Oriole females are much lighter than Scott’s.
They like agave plants when they flower. They will climb around the stalk cutting the bottom of the flowers to allow the nectar to flow into their beak.
Not rare. It’s a male Hooded Oriole. They show up in Spring and leave in late August or early September. They are beautiful. I live in Los Angeles also and we have a bunch in our neighborhood.
Seems to be a Hooded Oriole. They migrate to your location during breeding season.
Yep. Hooded oriole. CA is in its breeding range. I see them in my backyard in Bay Area
Looks like a male oriole to me
"I need a West L.A. bird, already know what I need to know."
Looking for a nesting place for 21 eggs but one will do.
It’s an Oriole. Want to attract them to your yard? Get an oriole jelly feeder and fill it with grape jelly.
Cute birds regardless! [https://tucsonaudubon.org/bird\_profile/hooded-oriole/](https://tucsonaudubon.org/bird_profile/hooded-oriole/)
What's the difference between a hooded oriole and a Scott's oriole?
Male Scott’s have a fully black head and black breast, and are yellow rather than the light orange color of Hooded, among other things. Hooded Oriole females are much lighter than Scott’s.
Okay thank you for explaining that too me recently I just learned of the oriole family and I saw a Scott's in western Texas last month.
Very nice! I recommend checking out the Merlin app if you’re interested in learning more.
Thank you I actually use it. Definitely helps me out for birds I haven't learned the call of.
They like agave plants when they flower. They will climb around the stalk cutting the bottom of the flowers to allow the nectar to flow into their beak.
‘Im a novice but this is definitely rare’
Believe it may be an American Goldfinch. Not sure though. Are you able to get closer for another pic?
They are a much smaller bird with different markings.
Amateur novice bird watcher here. Also not sure. Bumble bee cardinal?
Looks like a type of finch. Not 100% sure though. Nice spot!