Crested Oropendola
NameCrested Oropendola
Common NameCrested Oropendola
Scientific NamePsarocolius decumanus
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)49
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)270
Plumage DetailsMostly glossy black plumage with a chestnut rump and undertail coverts. The outer tail feathers are bright yellow. It has a pale, pointed, yellowish-white bill and striking blue eyes surrounded by bare black facial skin.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its complex, gurgling, bubbling, and liquid vocalizations, often ending with a loud 'clack' or 'gwaa'. Males perform elaborate bowing displays during their calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from Panama south through Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, extending into northern Argentina and Paraguay.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Glossy black body with chestnut rump, Bright yellow outer tail feathers, Pale, conical bill, Blue eyes with bare black facial skin, Long, pendulous woven nests
Description
The Crested Oropendola is a large, striking passerine bird known for its glossy black plumage, chestnut flanks, and bright yellow tail. It is often found in tropical forests, where it builds distinctive long, pendulous woven nests.
