Least ConcernGreat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Birds · Passeriformes · Icteridae
Agelaius xanthomus
At very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
The yellow-shouldered blackbird is a species of passerine bird of the family Icteridae endemic to Puerto Rico and the small islands around it. It is endangered because of the destruction of its natural habitat, brood parasitism by the shiny cowbird and the action of various predators such as mongooses and rats. It is the symbol bird of the town of Cabo Rojo.
Weight
35 g – 41 g
Size
20 cm – 23 cm
Life expectancy
13 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Hard
Estimated population
Around 1,200 individuals
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agelaius_xanthomus
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Yellow-shouldered Blackbird — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The yellow-shouldered blackbird is classified as endangered. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 1 protected area — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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