Colombian Mountain Grackle (Macroagelaius subalaris)
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Colombian Mountain Grackle

Macroagelaius subalaris (Boissonneau, 1840)

27–30 cmLength62 gWeight

The Colombian mountain grackle or mountain grackle (Macroagelaius subalaris) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds.

Most records: Colombia

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Colombian Mountain Grackle has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves ReserveColombia32 records
  2. Laguna El TabacalColombia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 Colombian mountain grackle or mountain grackle (Macroagelaius subalaris) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Colombian Mountain Grackle?

The Colombian Mountain Grackle is about 27–30 cm long and weighs around 62 g.

Where does the Colombian Mountain Grackle live?

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

Is the Colombian Mountain Grackle endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Colombian Mountain Grackle as Endangered.

What does the Colombian Mountain Grackle eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Colombian Mountain Grackle in?

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

At a glance

Length
27–30 cm
Weight
62 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
125 mm
Tail
140 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
30 mm

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

Range

South America: Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Macroagelaius

Other birds in the genus Macroagelaius

Golden-tufted Mountain GrackleGolden-tufted Mountain GrackleMacroagelaius imthurniYellow-breasted ChatYellow-breasted ChatIcteria virensYellow-headed BlackbirdYellow-headed BlackbirdXanthocephalus xanthocephalusBobolinkBobolinkDolichonyx oryzivorusWestern MeadowlarkWestern MeadowlarkSturnella neglectaEastern MeadowlarkEastern MeadowlarkSturnella magnaChihuahuan MeadowlarkChihuahuan MeadowlarkSturnella lilianaeRed-breasted MeadowlarkRed-breasted MeadowlarkLeistes militarisWhite-browed MeadowlarkWhite-browed MeadowlarkLeistes superciliarisPeruvian MeadowlarkPeruvian MeadowlarkLeistes bellicosus
Colombian Mountain Grackle

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