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Mountain Cacique
Cacicus chrysonotus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
28.4 cm
Weight
78.75 g
Family
Icteridae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.4 cm | 11.2 in |
| Weight | 78.75 g | 2.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Icteridae (New World Blackbirds) |
| Genus | Cacicus |
| Species | Cacicus chrysonotus |
Distribution
Mountain Cacique has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mountain Cacique endangered?
The Mountain Cacique has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mountain Cacique nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Mountain Cacique?
The Mountain Cacique has a wingspan of 28.4 cm, weight of 78.75 g.
What order and family does the Mountain Cacique belong to?
The Mountain Cacique (Cacicus chrysonotus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Icteridae family
Altamira Oriole
Icterus gularis
Least Concern
Audubon's Oriole
Icterus graduacauda
Least Concern
Austral Blackbird
Curaeus curaeus
Least Concern
Bahama Oriole
Icterus northropi
Endangered
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Least Concern
Band-tailed Cacique
Cacicus latirostris
Least Concern
Bar-winged Oriole
Icterus maculialatus
Least Concern
Baudo Oropendola
Psarocolius cassini
Vulnerable