About the Russet-backed Oropendola
The russet-backed oropendola is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is a "noisy and social bird that forages, nests, and roosts in groups".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Psarocolius angustifrons |
| Species Codes | ruboro1, RBOR, RBBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Russet-backed Oropendola belong to?
The Russet-backed Oropendola (Psarocolius angustifrons) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Russet-backed Oropendola?
The russet-backed oropendola is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is a \"noisy and social bird that forages, nests, and roosts in groups\"....
Where can I report a Russet-backed Oropendola sighting?
You can log sightings of Russet-backed Oropendola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruboro1, or on iNaturalist.
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