Scarlet-rumped Cacique vs Black-cowled Oriole
Cacicus microrhynchus compared with Icterus prosthemelas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet-rumped Cacique | Black-cowled Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacicus microrhynchus | Icterus prosthemelas |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 16.7 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 60.45 g (2.13 oz) | 31.625 g (1.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Scarlet-rumped Cacique
Least Concern
Black-cowled Oriole
About These Birds
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.