About the Red-rumped Cacique
The red-rumped cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Cacicus haemorrhous |
| Species Codes | rercac1, RRCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-rumped Cacique belong to?
The Red-rumped Cacique (Cacicus haemorrhous) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-rumped Cacique?
The red-rumped cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile....
Where can I report a Red-rumped Cacique sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-rumped Cacique on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rercac1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
106
Species in Family
2,555
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