Scarlet-rumped Cacique
NameScarlet-rumped Cacique
Common NameScarlet-rumped Cacique
Scientific NameCacicus microrhynchus
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsAdults are entirely glossy black, contrasting sharply with a bright pale yellowish-white bill and a vivid blue iris. The eponymous scarlet rump is typically hidden when perched but visible in flight or when the bird stretches.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of gurgling, whistling, and bubbling notes, often forming complex, melodious songs. They also produce harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid lowlands and foothills from Honduras south through Central America to western Ecuador and northern Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresall black plumage, bright blue iris, pale yellowish-white bill, scarlet rump (often concealed)
Description
This medium-sized, slender bird is entirely black with a striking pale bill and bright blue eyes. It is typically found in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often foraging for insects and fruits.
