Yellow-rumped Marshbird
NameYellow-rumped Marshbird
Common NameYellow-rumped Marshbird
Scientific NamePseudoleistes guirahuro
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsAdults have a blackish-brown head, neck, and upperparts, which contrast sharply with bright yellow underparts, rump, and distinct yellow patches on the wings. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, varied, and often musical song, incorporating whistles and trills. It also produces harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow underparts and rump, dark blackish-brown head and upperparts, yellow wing patches, marsh and wet grassland habitat, loud, varied song
Description
This medium-sized marshbird is easily identified by its striking plumage. It typically forages in wet grasslands and marshes, often perching conspicuously on reeds or cattails while vocalizing its loud, varied song.
