It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad, and Puerto Rico.

[4] Venezuelan troupials are fairly large in size, with a long tail and a bulky bill.

The rest of the orange color is found on the upper and lower back, separated by the black shoulders.

Individuals of I. i. metae have more orange on the back and a black line that divides the lengthwise white wing-stripe in half.

Their defending behavior was exclusively related to troupials having couples, as their partners usually elicit stronger vocals and physical responses.

Former Miss International Edymar Martínez wore the image as a national costume in 2015 in Tokyo, Japan.