Solitary Black Cacique
NameSolitary Black Cacique
Common NameSolitary Black Cacique
Scientific NameCacicus solitarius
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)68.5
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage covering the body, wings, and tail. The bill is a contrasting pale yellowish-white.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of rich, fluty whistles, gurgles, and complex, melodious calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, specifically from eastern Bolivia and southern Brazil south through Paraguay to northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, pale yellowish-white conical bill, dark eyes, often solitary behavior
Description
This medium-sized, entirely black bird is characterized by its striking pale, conical bill. It typically forages alone or in pairs in the understory and mid-canopy of humid lowland forests, often near water.
