Black Oropendola
Psarocolius guatimozinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="psarocolius-guatimozinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Oropendola (Psarocolius guatimozinus) is a bird species in the family Icteridae (turpiales del nuevo mundo), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.5 cm and a weight of 241 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 43,5 cm | 17.1 in |
| Peso | 241,0 g | 8.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PN.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Icteridae (Turpiales del Nuevo Mundo) |
| Genus | Psarocolius |
| Especies | Psarocolius guatimozinus |
Distribution
Black Oropendola has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Icteridae family