Chestnut-capped Blackbird vs Austral Blackbird

Chrysomus ruficapillus compared with Curaeus curaeus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Chestnut-capped Blackbird Austral Blackbird
Scientific Name Chrysomus ruficapillus Curaeus curaeus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 17.9 cm (7.0 in) 24.9 cm (9.8 in)
Weight 36.8 g (1.30 oz) 91.11666666666666 g (3.21 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-4 3-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Chestnut-capped Blackbird only

None

Austral Blackbird only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Chestnut-capped Blackbird

Least Concern

Austral Blackbird

About These Birds

Austral Blackbird

The Austral Blackbird is a medium-sized icterid found in woodland, forest edges, and gardens in Chile and adjacent Argentina. Weighing about 91.1g with a wingspan of 24.9cm, it has entirely glossy black plumage with a yellow eye. It is an omnivore feeding on insects, berries, and carrion, and is a common garden bird in southern South America.

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