Pale-eyed Blackbird vs Slender-billed Grackle

Agelasticus xanthophthalmus compared with Quiscalus palustris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Pale-eyed Blackbird Slender-billed Grackle
Scientific Name Agelasticus xanthophthalmus Quiscalus palustris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Extinct
Length
Wingspan 18.2 cm (7.2 in)
Weight 44.05 g (1.55 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Pale-eyed Blackbird only

None

Slender-billed Grackle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Pale-eyed Blackbird

Extinct

Slender-billed Grackle

About These Birds

Pale-eyed Blackbird

The Pale-eyed Blackbird, <em>Agelasticus xanthophthalmus</em>, is a member of the family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds, with a restricted range in South America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with wetland habitats, including marshes and swampy areas, primarily in Peru and Ecuador. The Pale-eyed Blackbird holds a conservation status of Least Concern, suggesting no major population threats have been identified at this time. Diet information is not detailed …

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