About the Melodious Blackbird
The melodious blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found from Mexico to Costa Rica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Dives dives |
| Species Codes | melbla1, MEBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Melodious Blackbird belong to?
The Melodious Blackbird (Dives dives) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Melodious Blackbird?
The melodious blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found from Mexico to Costa Rica....
Where can I report a Melodious Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Melodious Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code melbla1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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