Austral Blackbird vs Saffron-cowled Blackbird

Curaeus curaeus compared with Xanthopsar flavus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Austral Blackbird Saffron-cowled Blackbird
Scientific Name Curaeus curaeus Xanthopsar flavus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 24.9 cm (9.8 in) 20.7 cm (8.1 in)
Weight 91.11666666666666 g (3.21 oz) 40.9 g (1.44 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Austral Blackbird only

Saffron-cowled Blackbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Austral Blackbird

Endangered

Saffron-cowled 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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