Band-tailed Cacique vs Slender-billed Grackle
Cacicus latirostris compared with Quiscalus palustris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-tailed Cacique | Slender-billed Grackle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacicus latirostris | Quiscalus palustris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.6 cm (14.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 96.15 g (3.39 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-tailed Cacique
Extinct
Slender-billed Grackle
About These Birds
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.