Red-winged Blackbird vs Scarlet-rumped Cacique

Agelaius phoeniceus compared with Cacicus microrhynchus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Red-winged Blackbird Scarlet-rumped Cacique
Scientific Name Agelaius phoeniceus Cacicus microrhynchus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 23.6 cm (9.3 in) 24.8 cm (9.8 in)
Weight 56.4 g (1.99 oz) 60.45 g (2.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Red-winged Blackbird only

Scarlet-rumped Cacique only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Red-winged Blackbird

Least Concern

Scarlet-rumped Cacique

About These Birds

Red-winged Blackbird

The Red-winged Blackbird, <em>Agelaius phoeniceus</em>, is a member of the family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds. It is among the most abundant and recognizable birds across North America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with grassland and wetland habitats, where it is commonly found near marshes, meadows, and agricultural fields. It breeds across a broad range from Canada to Central America and winters throughout much of the southern …

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