Yellow-billed Cacique
NameYellow-billed Cacique
Common NameYellow-billed Cacique
Scientific NameAmblycercus holosericeus
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, with no other markings. The bill is pale yellow, and the iris is bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and complex vocalizations, including musical whistles, gurgles, and chattering notes, often delivered in a conversational manner.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from southern Mexico through Central America to northern Colombia and western Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, bright yellow bill, bright yellow eyes
Description
The Yellow-billed Cacique is a medium-sized, entirely glossy black bird with striking yellow eyes and a pale yellow bill. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of forests, often in pairs or small groups, searching for insects and fruits.
