Red-shouldered Blackbird vs Scarlet-rumped Cacique
Agelaius assimilis compared with Cacicus microrhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-shouldered Blackbird | Scarlet-rumped Cacique |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelaius assimilis | Cacicus microrhynchus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 44.75 g (1.58 oz) | 60.45 g (2.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-shouldered Blackbird
Least Concern
Scarlet-rumped Cacique
About These Birds
Red-shouldered Blackbird
The Red-shouldered Blackbird, <em>Agelaius assimilis</em>, belongs to the family Icteridae and inhabits wetland environments in Cuba, where it is endemic. This species builds cup-type nests, typically woven among reeds or emergent aquatic vegetation in marshes and wetland margins. Clutch sizes range from 2 to 3 eggs. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though the common name references the red shoulder patches, or epaulettes, characteristic of males in the genus Agelaius, which are …