Jamaican Blackbird
NameJamaican Blackbird
Common NameJamaican Blackbird
Scientific NameNesopsar nigerrimus
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, sometimes with a faint blue or purplish sheen, especially noticeable in good light. It has dark eyes, a black bill, and black legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes, often described as 'chew-chew', and a harsh 'churr' alarm call. It also produces various slurs and chattering sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Jamaica, primarily found in the Blue and John Crow Mountains and Cockpit Country.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely glossy black plumage, Medium size, Endemic to Jamaican montane forests, Forages in moss and epiphytes on tree branches, Distinctive whistled calls
Description
A medium-sized, entirely glossy black bird endemic to Jamaica. It typically forages deliberately in the canopy of wet montane forests, searching for invertebrates among moss and bromeliads. This species is often found at higher elevations.
