Olive Oropendola
NameOlive Oropendola
Common NameOlive Oropendola
Scientific NamePsarocolius yuracares
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)265
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are bright yellow, contrasting with a rich chestnut-brown body and wings. The lower back and rump are blackish, and the tail is predominantly bright yellow. It has a long, pointed black bill with a pinkish patch at the base of the lower mandible and an orange tip, complemented by striking blue eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are complex and distinctive, often described as a series of gurgling, bubbling, and descending whistles, sometimes ending with a harsh note.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Amazon basin in South America, its range extends across parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela, primarily in humid lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow head, chestnut body, bright yellow tail, long black bill with pinkish base and orange tip, blue eyes, large size, pendulous nests
Description
This large, striking bird is characterized by its bright yellow head and chestnut body, contrasting with a vibrant yellow tail. It is known for constructing long, pendulous nests and producing complex, gurgling vocalizations in its tropical forest habitat.
