Tawny-shouldered Blackbird vs Scarlet-rumped Cacique

Agelaius humeralis compared with Cacicus microrhynchus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Tawny-shouldered Blackbird Scarlet-rumped Cacique
Scientific Name Agelaius humeralis Cacicus microrhynchus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 22.6 cm (8.9 in) 24.8 cm (9.8 in)
Weight 36.4 g (1.28 oz) 60.45 g (2.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-4 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Tawny-shouldered Blackbird only

None

Scarlet-rumped Cacique only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Tawny-shouldered Blackbird

Least Concern

Scarlet-rumped Cacique

About These Birds

Tawny-shouldered Blackbird

The Tawny-shouldered Blackbird, <em>Agelaius humeralis</em>, is a member of the family Icteridae and is endemic to Cuba and Haiti. This species constructs cup-type nests and lays clutches of 3 to 4 eggs. No specific habitat type is listed in available records, though the species is associated with agricultural areas, forest edges, and open habitats in its island range. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The common name refers to the tawny or …

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