Band-tailed Cacique
NameBand-tailed Cacique
Common NameBand-tailed Cacique
Scientific NameCacicus latirostris
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe entire body plumage is glossy black. The tail is bright yellow with a narrow black band at the tip. The bill is pale yellowish-white and conical, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of complex, gurgling, whistling, and chattering calls. Their song is a rich, liquid series of notes, often incorporating mimicry of other bird species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and northwestern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage, bright yellow tail with black tip, pale conical bill, pendulous nests
Description
The Band-tailed Cacique is a medium-sized, slender New World blackbird known for its glossy black plumage and striking yellow tail. It is an omnivorous species that forages in the canopy of humid lowland forests, often near water. This species is also notable for constructing long, pendulous woven nests.
