In 1890, Allen documented Cuban, Bahama, Hispaniolan, and Puerto Rican orioles as four distinct species.

This reversal of Bond's longstanding claim came in light of new evidence which displayed significant DNA, plumage, and song differences between the 4 birds.

[5] Cuban orioles are endemic to the island of Cuba and the neighboring Isla de la Juventud.

[6] Cuban orioles are able to survive in a wide variety of habitat conditions present throughout Cuba.

Though the majority of the Cuban oriole diet consists of insects, they can also act as nectar robbers.

[10] From February to July Cuban orioles build hanging nests similar to baskets out of material from palm and banana tree leaves.

[7] Clutch sizes are typically three greenish-white eggs with grey or olive spots and scrawl.

Therefore, it is likely that Cuban oriole males and females are capable of singing but further study is required before this can be confirmed.