[2] The Martinique oriole has mainly black plumage with a reddish-orange belly, and grows to 18–21 cm.

It eats fruit from the canopy, berries and various insects, foraging alone, in pairs or with a group of family members.

Originally present in many habitat-types below 700 m, the Martinique oriole is now mainly found in mangroves and dry forests.

It places its nest on the underside of wide leaves such as that of a banana plant, palm or Heliconia.

Birds of this species do not form flocks, yet still communicate with each other via whistling, uttering harsh, scolding calls and singing a soft, warbling song.

Deforestation has led to recent establishment of the shiny cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis) within the Martinique oriole habitat.