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Unicolored Blackbird

Agelasticus cyanopus

Least Concern
Wingspan
17.6 cm
Weight
33.625 g
Family
Icteridae
Order
Passeriformes

The Unicolored Blackbird (Agelasticus cyanopus) is a bird species in the family Icteridae (new world blackbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.6 cm and a weight of 33.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Unicolored Blackbird, <em>Agelasticus cyanopus</em>, is a member of the family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds, found in South America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species inhabits grassland and wetland environments, including marshes, wet grasslands, and reed beds, particularly in lowland areas of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and adjacent countries. The Unicolored Blackbird holds a conservation status of Least Concern, indicating a stable and adequately sized population. Diet information is not detailed in the available data. Nesting occurs in a cup nest, typically placed among dense marsh vegetation. Clutch size is reported as approximately 3 eggs, with an incubation period of around 12 days; fledging is estimated at approximately 11 days after hatching. Song and call descriptions are limited in the available literature.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.6 cm 6.9 in
Weight 33.625 g 1.19 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 11 days.

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Icteridae (New World Blackbirds)
Genus Agelasticus
Species Agelasticus cyanopus

Distribution

Unicolored Blackbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Unicolored Blackbird endangered?
The Unicolored Blackbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Unicolored Blackbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 11 days.
How big is the Unicolored Blackbird?
The Unicolored Blackbird has a wingspan of 17.6 cm, weight of 33.625 g.
What order and family does the Unicolored Blackbird belong to?
The Unicolored Blackbird (Agelasticus cyanopus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.

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