About the Yellow-hooded Blackbird
The yellow-hooded blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad, and Venezuela. It has been recorded as a vagrant on Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. In addition, there is a small population in extreme eastern Panama and a previously misidentified specimen from Barbados.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Chrysomus icterocephalus |
| Species Codes | yehbla2, YHOB, YHBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-hooded Blackbird belong to?
The Yellow-hooded Blackbird (Chrysomus icterocephalus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-hooded Blackbird?
The yellow-hooded blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad, and Venezuela. It has been recorded as a vagrant on Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. I...
Where can I report a Yellow-hooded Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-hooded Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yehbla2, or on iNaturalist.
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