Cuban Blackbird
A species of Melodious and Scrub Blackbirds Scientific name : Ptiloxena atroviolacea Genus : Melodious and Scrub Blackbirds
Cuban Blackbird, A species of Melodious and Scrub Blackbirds
Botanical name: Ptiloxena atroviolacea
Genus: Melodious and Scrub Blackbirds
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Description
Description
The Cuban blackbird (Dives atroviolaceus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. Measuring 27 cm (11 in) long, this species has entirely black plumage with a slight violet sheen on the upperparts. The only non-black body part is the brown eye. It is endemic to Cuba, where it is widespread and common. It is entirely absent from the Isla de la Juventud and some of the offshore cays. Its natural habitats are lowland moist forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
28 cm