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Icterus galbula
Birds · Passeriformes · Icteridae
Cacicus cela
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The yellow-rumped cacique is a species of passerine bird of the family Icteridae native to South America. Its plumage is pale yellow and black. Males reach about 28 cm long and weigh 104 grams, while females are 23 cm and weigh 60 grams. It builds its nests hanging in isolated trees or trees close to people, so as to avoid being raided by monkeys. It is a great imitator of other birds' songs, with a repertoire of close to 200 songs.
Weight
60 g – 105 g
Size
23 cm – 28 cm
Life expectancy
12 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacicus_cela
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