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Crested Oropendola

Psarocolius decumanus

Least Concern
Wingspan
39.7 cm
Weight
229.6 g
Family
Icteridae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 39.7 cm 15.6 in
Weight 229.6 g 8.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 28-34 days.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Crested Oropendola has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crested Oropendola endangered?
The Crested Oropendola has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crested Oropendola nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 28-34 days.
How big is the Crested Oropendola?
The Crested Oropendola has a wingspan of 39.7 cm, weight of 229.6 g.
What order and family does the Crested Oropendola belong to?
The Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.

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