Green Oropendola
A species of Oropendolas Scientific name : Psarocolius viridis Genus : Oropendolas
Green Oropendola, A species of Oropendolas
Botanical name: Psarocolius viridis
Genus: Oropendolas
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Photo By Steve McInnis 
Description
The male green oropendola grows to a length of about 43 cm (17 in) and the female about 37 cm (14.6 in). The head, breast and back are pale olive green, the wings are greyish-green, and the rump and underparts are chestnut. The central feathers of the tail are black and the outer ones yellow. The beak has an orange tip, and its base and the adjoining areas of skin are yellowish. The irises are pale blue and there is an inconspicuous crest on the back of the head. 
Size
48 cm
Feeding Habits
Green Oropendola consumes insects like grasshoppers, bugs, beetles, caterpillars, and spiders. With little detail on fruit and nectar intake, green Oropendola forages for food in groups, typically high in the forest canopy, showcasing social feeding behavior.
Habitat
The green Oropendola thrives in tall, humid forests, predominantly in pristine primary forest environments. These birds are typically associated with a variety of lush, wet forest types, from the seasonally flooded várzea and ribbon-like gallery forests to the denser, foliage-rich lower montane forests. While they show a preference for undisturbed habitats, they are occasionally encountered in less pristine, disrupted forest areas across broader tropical regions.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
P. viridis has a very wide distribution in the tropical rainforests of South America. Its range includes Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru.
Photo By Steve McInnis 
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