Yellow-winged Blackbird vs Bar-winged Oriole
Agelasticus thilius compared with Icterus maculialatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-winged Blackbird | Bar-winged Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelasticus thilius | Icterus maculialatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 31.15 g (1.10 oz) | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Yellow-winged Blackbird only
Bar-winged Oriole only
Conservation Status
Yellow-winged Blackbird
Bar-winged Oriole
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 …
Bar-winged Oriole
The Bar-winged Oriole is a colorful oriole of the family Icteridae found in highland pine-oak forests of Guatemala and El Salvador. Weighing about 45g with a wingspan of 19.2cm, the male has black-and-yellow plumage with distinctive white wing-bars. It inhabits montane forest canopy where it feeds on insects, nectar, and fruit.