Yellow-hooded Blackbird
A species of Chestnut-capped and Yellow-hooded Blackbirds Scientific name : Chrysomus icterocephalus Genus : Chestnut-capped and Yellow-hooded Blackbirds
Yellow-hooded Blackbird, A species of Chestnut-capped and Yellow-hooded Blackbirds
Botanical name: Chrysomus icterocephalus
Genus: Chestnut-capped and Yellow-hooded Blackbirds
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Description
The yellow-hooded blackbird (Chrysomus icterocephalus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in grassy and brush areas near water in northern South America, and is generally fairly common. It is sexually dimorphic, and the genders resemble the respective genders of the larger yellow-headed blackbird of North America, though the male yellow-hooded blackbird lacks white in the wings. In 2007, one was found in the Darien Lowlands of Panama. This was a rare vagrant, most likely from Colombia. 
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-hooded Blackbird predominantly eats seeds, insects, and wild rice. Exhibiting feeding behaviors such as ground foraging and aerial hunting, yellow-hooded Blackbird showcases unique dietary preferences aligned with its wetland habitats.
Habitat
Yellow-hooded Blackbird typically inhabits marshy areas, both permanent and seasonal, distinguished by the presence of emergent aquatic plants such as cat-tails and bulrushes. This bird species is also prevalent in humid savannas and mangrove ecosystems, and it frequently utilizes agricultural landscapes, especially abandoned rice paddies for its foraging activities. Yellow-hooded Blackbird is found in lowland regions up to 1000 meters in elevation, while a particular subspecies thrives at higher altitudes, reaching up to 2600 meters.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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