About the Selva Cacique
The Selva cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is endemic to Peru where its natural habitat consists of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is an uncommon and elusive bird and it is threatened by habitat destruction; the population is thought to be declining rapidly and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed the bird's conservation status as being "Near Threatened".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Cacicus koepckeae |
| Species Codes | selcac1, SECA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Selva Cacique belong to?
The Selva Cacique (Cacicus koepckeae) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Selva Cacique?
The Selva Cacique is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Selva Cacique?
The Selva cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is endemic to Peru where its natural habitat consists of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is an uncommon and elusive bird and it is threatened by habitat destruction; the population is thought to be declining rapidly...
Where can I report a Selva Cacique sighting?
You can log sightings of Selva Cacique on eBird (ebird.org) using species code selcac1, or on iNaturalist.
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