Crested oropendola

Psarocolius decumanus

The crested oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus), also known as the cornbird, is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds.

Family: Icteridae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Crested oropendola

About the Crested oropendola

The crested oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus), also known as the cornbird, is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay. It is "[u]ndoubtedly overall the commonest and most widespread oropendola".

Fun Facts About Crested oropendola

  • It is "[u]ndoubtedly overall the commonest and most widespread oropendola".

Conservation Status

The Crested oropendola is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyIcteridae
GenusPsarocolius
SpeciesPsarocolius decumanus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Crested oropendola

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Related Species

Other species in the Icteridae family: