Bolivian Blackbird (Oreopsar bolivianus)
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Bolivian Blackbird

Oreopsar bolivianus Sclater, WL, 1939

23 cmLength73 gWeight

The Bolivian blackbird (Oreopsar bolivianus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bolivian Blackbird has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Red-fronted Macaw ReserveBolivia386 records
  2. San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia92 records
  3. Cerro TunariBolivia43 records
More places
  1. Laguna AlalayBolivia23 records
  2. TamboBolivia3 records
  3. AstillerosBolivia3 records
  4. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia1 record
  5. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia1 record
  6. Santa Cruz Botanical GardensBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

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 Bolivian blackbird (Oreopsar bolivianus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is endemic to Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Bolivian Blackbird?

The Bolivian Blackbird is about 23 cm long and weighs around 73 g.

Where does the Bolivian Blackbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Bolivian Blackbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Bolivian Blackbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bolivian Blackbird as Least Concern.

What does the Bolivian Blackbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bolivian Blackbird in?

It belongs to the family Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds (Icteridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
23 cm
Weight
73 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
116 mm
Tail
96 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Oreopsar

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Bolivian Blackbird

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