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Black Oropendola

Psarocolius guatimozinus

Least Concern
Wingspan
43.5 cm
Weight
241.0 g
Family
Icteridae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black Oropendola is a large, distinctive oropendola with mostly black plumage, a chestnut-brown rump and tail, a pink facial patch, and a long pale bill. It inhabits humid tropical forests of Colombia and Panama, where it nests colonially in tall emergent trees. It feeds on large insects, fruits, and nectar, and males display dramatically at nesting colonies with bowing displays.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 43.5 cm 17.1 in
Weight 241.0 g 8.50 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PN.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Black Oropendola has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black Oropendola endangered?
The Black Oropendola has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Oropendola nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Black Oropendola?
The Black Oropendola has a wingspan of 43.5 cm, weight of 241.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Oropendola belong to?
The Black Oropendola (Psarocolius guatimozinus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.

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