Black Oropendola vs Slender-billed Grackle
Psarocolius guatimozinus compared with Quiscalus palustris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Oropendola | Slender-billed Grackle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psarocolius guatimozinus | Quiscalus palustris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 241.0 g (8.50 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Oropendola
Extinct
Slender-billed Grackle
About These Birds
Black Oropendola
The Black Oropendola is a large, distinctive oropendola with mostly black plumage, a chestnut-brown rump and tail, a pink facial patch, and a long pale bill. It inhabits humid tropical forests of Colombia and Panama, where it nests colonially in tall emergent trees. It feeds on large insects, fruits, and nectar, and males display dramatically at nesting colonies with bowing displays.