About the Crested Oropendola
The crested oropendola, also known as the cornbird, is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay. It is "[u]ndoubtedly overall the commonest and most widespread oropendola".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Psarocolius decumanus |
| Species Codes | creoro1, CROR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Oropendola belong to?
The Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crested Oropendola?
The crested oropendola, also known as the cornbird, is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay. It is \"[u]ndoubt...
Where can I report a Crested Oropendola sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Oropendola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code creoro1, or on iNaturalist.
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