Colombian Mountain Grackle
A species of Mountain grackles Scientific name : Macroagelaius subalaris Genus : Mountain grackles
Colombian Mountain Grackle, A species of Mountain grackles
Botanical name: Macroagelaius subalaris
Genus: Mountain grackles
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Description General Info
Description
The Colombian mountain grackle (Macroagelaius subalaris), is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. 
Size
27 - 30 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Colombian Mountain Grackle predominantly consumes insects, such as weevils and orthopterans, as well as various arthropods and spiders. It also eats berries from specific plants. Colombian Mountain Grackle typically forages between 15-30 meters high among foliage and epiphytes and drinks from tank bromeliads. It is known to feed in groups, occasionally with other bird species.
Habitat
The habitat of colombian Mountain Grackle consists primarily of humid upper montane forests which are abundant with epiphytes. These birds thrive in regions characterized by dense oak forests, especially those dominated by the Quercus humboldtii species. Additionally, their habitat extends to encompass the páramo ecosystem, a high-mountain biome known for its unique flora and fauna.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is endemic to Colombia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Species Status
It is threatened by habitat loss and declining in numbers. It was uplisted from Near Threatened to Critically Endangered status in 2000, due to fears of a collapse of the presumably tiny population. As the species, while still severely declining, has turned out to be more widespread than believed, it was downlisted to Endangered in the 2007 IUCN Red List.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Genus
Mountain grackles Species
Colombian Mountain Grackle 
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