Yellow-winged Blackbird vs Band-tailed Cacique
Agelasticus thilius compared with Cacicus latirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-winged Blackbird | Band-tailed Cacique |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelasticus thilius | Cacicus latirostris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 37.6 cm (14.8 in) |
| Weight | 31.15 g (1.10 oz) | 96.15 g (3.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Yellow-winged Blackbird only
Band-tailed Cacique only
Conservation Status
Yellow-winged Blackbird
Band-tailed 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 …
Band-tailed Cacique
The Band-tailed Cacique is a large oriole-family bird of the family Icteridae found in forest edges and clearings in western Amazonia. Weighing about 96.2g with a wingspan of 37.6cm, it has a distinctive pale bill and banded tail. It nests colonially and feeds on fruit, insects, and nectar.