Red-bellied Grackle
NameRed-bellied Grackle
Common NameRed-bellied Grackle
Scientific NameHypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)180
Plumage DetailsAdults are entirely glossy black over most of the body, with a prominent, bright scarlet-red belly and undertail coverts. The bill, legs, and eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, gurgling, and chattering calls, often given in a duet or chorus by pairs or groups. They also produce whistling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes in Colombia, primarily found on the western and central cordilleras.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage, bright red belly, dark eyes, dark bill, endemic to Colombian Andes
Description
A striking medium-sized grackle characterized by its glossy black plumage contrasted with a vibrant red belly and undertail coverts. These social birds are typically found in pairs or small groups, foraging in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests.
