Yellow-winged Blackbird vs Black-cowled Oriole
Agelasticus thilius compared with Icterus prosthemelas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-winged Blackbird | Black-cowled Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelasticus thilius | Icterus prosthemelas |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 16.7 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 31.15 g (1.10 oz) | 31.625 g (1.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Yellow-winged Blackbird only
Black-cowled Oriole only
Conservation Status
Yellow-winged Blackbird
Black-cowled 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 …
Black-cowled Oriole
The Black-cowled Oriole is a medium-sized, boldly colored oriole of humid lowland forests and forest edges in Central America, from eastern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, with male showing a mostly black hood contrasting with yellow underparts and rump. It inhabits forest edges, gardens, and tall secondary vegetation, feeding on nectar, fruits, and large insects.