Yellow-winged Blackbird vs Red-rumped Cacique
Agelasticus thilius compared with Cacicus haemorrhous
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-winged Blackbird | Red-rumped Cacique |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelasticus thilius | Cacicus haemorrhous |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 32.4 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 31.15 g (1.10 oz) | 75.0 g (2.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Yellow-winged Blackbird only
Red-rumped Cacique only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Yellow-winged Blackbird
Least Concern
Red-rumped Cacique
About These Birds
Yellow-winged Blackbird
The Yellow-winged Blackbird, <em>Agelasticus thilius</em>, belongs to the family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds, and occurs across parts of southern South America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with grassland and wetland habitats, particularly marshes, wet meadows, and the edges of lakes and rivers, in countries including Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. The Yellow-winged Blackbird holds a conservation status of Least Concern, indicating no immediate population-level concerns. Diet …