Russet-backed Oropendola
NameRusset-backed Oropendola
Common NameRusset-backed Oropendola
Scientific NamePsarocolius angustifrons
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)47
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are yellowish-olive, contrasting with the russet-brown back, wings, and underparts. The rump and outer tail feathers are bright yellow, while the central tail feathers are dark. The bill is dark, often blackish, and pointed.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, liquid, gurgling, and bubbling calls, often ending with a drawn-out, descending note. They also produce various chattering and squawking sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes and adjacent lowlands of northern South America, from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRusset-brown body, Yellowish head and neck, Bright yellow outer tail feathers, Dark, pointed bill, Large size, Gurgling vocalizations
Description
A large, slender tropical bird with a long, pointed bill. It exhibits a striking contrast between its russet-brown body, yellowish head and neck, and bright yellow outer tail feathers. They are often found in groups, foraging in the canopy and subcanopy of forests.
