About the Mountain Cacique
The mountain cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Cacicus chrysonotus |
| Species Codes | moucac1, MOCA, NMCA, SMCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Cacique belong to?
The Mountain Cacique (Cacicus chrysonotus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Cacique?
The mountain cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Mountain Cacique sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Cacique on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moucac1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
554
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