Baudó Oropendola
NameBaudó Oropendola
Common NameBaudó Oropendola
Scientific NamePsarocolius cassini
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)380
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly glossy black on the head, neck, underparts, and wings. The back, rump, and upper tail coverts are a rich chestnut. The tail is black with bright yellow outer rectrices. It has a prominent conical bill that is pale blue-grey at the base and transitions to a bright orange-red tip. A bare, pinkish-white patch surrounds the eye and extends to the gape.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a complex, gurgling, bubbling, and often descending series of notes, typical of oropendolas, which can be quite loud and far-carrying.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific lowlands of western Colombia, primarily found in the Baudó Mountains and adjacent lowlands of the Chocó department.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Glossy black plumage with chestnut back, Bicolored bill (pale blue-grey base, orange-red tip), Pale pinkish-white bare facial patch, Long, pointed tail with yellow outer rectrices
Description
A large and striking oropendola, this species is characterized by its glossy black plumage contrasting with a chestnut back. It possesses a distinctive bicolored bill and a bare facial patch, typically found foraging in the canopy of humid lowland forests.
