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Black Oropendola
Psarocolius guatimozinus (Bonaparte, 1853)
39–47 cmLength405 gWeight
The black oropendola (Psarocolius guatimozinus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Panama, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Black Oropendola has been recorded at 7 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Camino a El SaltoPanama237 records
- Nuevo Vigía EmberáPanama192 records
- Yaviza wetlandsPanama77 records
More places
- Canopy CampPanama48 records
- RN Cañon del Río ClaroColombia15 records
- Reserva San FranciscoPanama3 records
- Titi Cabeciblanco ProAves ReserveColombia2 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The black oropendola (Psarocolius guatimozinus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Colombia and Panama.
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Questions
How big is the Black Oropendola?
The Black Oropendola is about 39–47 cm long and weighs around 405 g.
Where does the Black Oropendola live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Panama and Colombia. It is most often recorded in Panama and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Black Oropendola?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Black Oropendola endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Black Oropendola as Least Concern.
What does the Black Oropendola eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Black Oropendola in?
It belongs to the family Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds (Icteridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 39–47 cm
- Weight
- 405 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 217 mm
- Tail
- 185 mm
- Bill
- 65 mm
- Tarsus
- 51 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: Panama and Colombia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds Icteridae
- Genus
- Psarocolius
Other birds in the genus Psarocolius
Chestnut-headed OropendolaPsarocolius wagleri
Russet-backed OropendolaPsarocolius angustifrons
Dusky-green OropendolaPsarocolius atrovirens
Crested OropendolaPsarocolius decumanus
Green OropendolaPsarocolius viridis
Olive OropendolaPsarocolius bifasciatus
Montezuma OropendolaPsarocolius montezuma
Baudo OropendolaPsarocolius cassini
Yellow-breasted ChatIcteria virens
Yellow-headed BlackbirdXanthocephalus xanthocephalus
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