Yellow-hooded Blackbird
NameYellow-hooded Blackbird
Common NameYellow-hooded Blackbird
Scientific NameChrysomus icterocephalus
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black body with a vibrant yellow head, throat, and upper breast. Females are duller, olive-brown overall, with a yellowish wash on the head and throat, and streaking on the underparts. Juveniles resemble females.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of buzzy, raspy, and somewhat gurgling notes, often described as 'churr-churr-churr' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern and central South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow head and black body (males), Associated with marsh and wetland habitats, Buzzy, raspy vocalizations, Small size for a blackbird
Description
The Yellow-hooded Blackbird is a small, striking blackbird primarily found in South American wetlands. Males are easily identified by their glossy black body and bright yellow head, while females are duller and streaked. They are often seen perching on reeds and vocalizing with buzzy calls.
