Tricolored Blackbird vs Scarlet-rumped Cacique
Agelaius tricolor compared with Cacicus microrhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tricolored Blackbird | Scarlet-rumped Cacique |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelaius tricolor | Cacicus microrhynchus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 59.86666666666667 g (2.11 oz) | 60.45 g (2.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Tricolored Blackbird
Least Concern
Scarlet-rumped Cacique
About These Birds
Tricolored Blackbird
The Tricolored Blackbird, <em>Agelaius tricolor</em>, belongs to the family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds, and is endemic to the Pacific Coast of North America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is closely associated with wetland habitats, where it forms some of the largest colonial breeding aggregations of any North American bird. Its range is largely restricted to California and small portions of adjacent states and Baja California, Mexico. The Tricolored …