Saffron-cowled Blackbird
A species of Saffron-cowled Blackbird Scientific name : Xanthopsar flavus Genus : Saffron-cowled Blackbird
Saffron-cowled Blackbird, A species of Saffron-cowled Blackbird
Botanical name: Xanthopsar flavus
Genus: Saffron-cowled Blackbird
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Description
Description
The saffron-cowled blackbird (Xanthopsar flavus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, in the monotypic genus Xanthopsar. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay (where it is found at the Quebrada de los Cuervos). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Saffron-cowled Blackbird predominantly consumes a variety of insects and spiders, occasionally including small vertebrates and seeds. Flocks engage in a 'rolling' foraging technique on the ground, probing soil and vegetation to extract prey, and capturing flying ants mid-air. Diet plays a significant role in their social behaviors and association with other species during feeding.
Habitat
The habitat of saffron-cowled Blackbird typically consists of wet grasslands, bogs, and marshes in open environments. These birds are found in treeless regions, but can also tolerate some arboreal vegetation. They live in large grassland and marsh ecosystems, which can be surrounded by dense subtropical forests or bamboo stands. Saffron-cowled Blackbird has adapted to modified environments as well, such as rice fields, agricultural areas, and cattle pastures, commonly seen in regions with a mix of grassland and arboreal forest.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
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Saffron-cowled Blackbird Species
Saffron-cowled Blackbird 
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