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Yellow-winged Cacique
Cassiculus melanicterus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.2 cm
Weight
82.275 g
Family
Icteridae
Order
Passeriformes
The Yellow-winged Cacique (Cassiculus melanicterus) is a bird species in the family Icteridae (new world blackbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.2 cm and a weight of 82.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.2 cm | 11.5 in |
| Weight | 82.275 g | 2.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Icteridae (New World Blackbirds) |
| Genus | Cassiculus |
| Species | Cassiculus melanicterus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-winged Cacique endangered?
The Yellow-winged Cacique has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-winged Cacique nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Yellow-winged Cacique?
The Yellow-winged Cacique has a wingspan of 29.2 cm, weight of 82.275 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-winged Cacique belong to?
The Yellow-winged Cacique (Cassiculus melanicterus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.
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