Facts About Isabela oriole
The Isabela oriole, a distinctive bird endemic to Luzon in the Philippines, was once presumed extinct. However, it made an astonishing resurgence when it was rediscovered in 1993 and 1994 at various locations. This bird belongs to the oriole family and is closely related to the white-lored oriole and the Philippine oriole, the latter of which is considered paraphyletic. Some experts even suggest that it might be part of a superspecies that encompasses the dark-throated oriole and the Philippine oriole.
The Isabela oriole is also known by other names, such as the green-lored oriole and the olive-lored oriole. It predominantly inhabits the mountainous regions of northern Luzon. Regrettably, it has not been sighted in the Bataan province since 1947. With an estimated population of only about fifty individuals, this bird is classified as Critically Endangered. Its extremely small and fragmented population underscores the urgent need for conservation efforts.