Austral Blackbird vs Red-bellied Grackle

Curaeus curaeus compared with Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Austral Blackbird Red-bellied Grackle
Scientific Name Curaeus curaeus Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 24.9 cm (9.8 in) 28.0 cm (11.0 in)
Weight 91.11666666666666 g (3.21 oz) 111.0 g (3.92 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Austral Blackbird only

Red-bellied Grackle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Austral Blackbird

Vulnerable

Red-bellied Grackle

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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