Bolivian Blackbird
NameBolivian Blackbird
Common NameBolivian Blackbird
Scientific NameOreopsar bolivianus
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsMales are glossy black with a conspicuous chestnut-brown patch on the greater coverts and secondaries, visible on the folded wing. Females are similar but duller. The bill and legs are black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied song of whistles and trills, as well as harsh notes and chattering calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the inter-Andean valleys of Bolivia, primarily found in the departments of Cochabamba, Potosí, Chuquisaca, and Tarija.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage, Chestnut-brown wing patch, Black bill and legs, Endemic to Bolivian Andes
Description
This medium-sized blackbird is characterized by its glossy black plumage and a distinctive chestnut-brown patch on its wings. It typically inhabits arid montane scrub and rocky slopes in the inter-Andean valleys of Bolivia, foraging for insects and seeds.
