What Does a Hooded Oriole Look Like? Like many other oriole species, male hooded orioles sport a bright orange-yellow, though their exact hue can look different depending on the location. Male hooded orioles in Texas are more likely to be a vibrant orange, while further west they tend to be more yellowish in hue. All male hooded orioles have black throats and black wings with small white wingbars, adding to the striking contrast of their orange-yellow bodies.