Chopi Blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi)
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Chopi Blackbird

Gnorimopsar chopi (Vieillot, 1819)

25 cmLength66 gWeight

The chopi blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi) is a species of passerine bird belonging to the family Icteridae, which contains the New World blackbirds, grackles, New World orioles and related species.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Chopi Blackbird has been recorded at 214 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil1,473 records
  2. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina1,463 records
  3. PN Chapada dos Guimarães – Pousada do ParqueBrazil1,200 records
More places
  1. Pousada TrijunçãoBrazil807 records
  2. Barba Azul Nature ReserveBolivia702 records
  3. Santa Cruz Botanical GardensBolivia600 records
  4. Gran Asunción – Parque Guasu MetropolitanoParaguay509 records
  5. Poconé – Pousada Pouso AlegreBrazil489 records
  6. Aquidauana – Pousada AguapéBrazil481 records
  7. Santo André – Parque CentralBrazil443 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaBoliviaParaguayUruguay

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 chopi blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi) is a species of passerine bird belonging to the family Icteridae, which contains the New World blackbirds, grackles, New World orioles and related species. It is the only species in the monospecific genus Gnorimopsar. This species is found in South America south of the Amazon rainforest.

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Questions

How big is the Chopi Blackbird?

The Chopi Blackbird is about 25 cm long and weighs around 66 g.

Where does the Chopi Blackbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern, southeastern, south-central. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Chopi Blackbird?

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

Is the Chopi Blackbird endangered?

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

What does the Chopi Blackbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Chopi Blackbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
25 cm
Weight
66 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
124 mm
Tail
88 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
33 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern, southeastern, south-central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Gnorimopsar

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