troupial

Any of several Central and South American birds of the genus Icterus, especially I. icterus of northern South America, having orange and black plumage.

See troopial.

Any one of numerous species of bright-colored American birds belonging to Icterus and allied genera, especially Icterus icterus, a native of the West Indies and South America. Many of the species are called orioles in America.

An oriole, Icterus icterus, with black head, long tail, and bulky bill.