Its color resembles the fruit orange, and it has black markings on its wings and tail.

According to The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Birds of the World, they have suggested that this species might be better named the "Yucatan Oriole" because they are only found in Southeast Mexico.

Males have black region between their eyes and bill and a medium stripe across its upper breasts area.

Females are duller than males and have an orange-yellow wash.[2] The orange oriole’s sound is made up of increasing and decreasing whistles.

[2] The orange oriole’s diet consists of various insects, fruits, and nectar.

[3] Orange orioles are found in the lowlands of Mexico and are resident to the country; they do not migrate.

Their nests are made from black and yellow fibers and are attached to branches.