Red-shouldered Blackbird vs Slender-billed Grackle
Agelaius assimilis compared with Quiscalus palustris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-shouldered Blackbird | Slender-billed Grackle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelaius assimilis | Quiscalus palustris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 44.75 g (1.58 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-shouldered Blackbird
Extinct
Slender-billed Grackle
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 …