About the Yellow-rumped Cacique
The yellow-rumped cacique is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It breeds in much of northern South America from Panama and Trinidad south to Peru, Bolivia and central Brazil. However, they have been sighted as far north as Nayarit state in Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Cacicus cela |
| Species Codes | yercac1, YRCA, YRTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-rumped Cacique belong to?
The Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-rumped Cacique?
The yellow-rumped cacique is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It breeds in much of northern South America from Panama and Trinidad south to Peru, Bolivia and central Brazil. However, they have been sighted as far north as Nayarit state in Mexico....
Where can I report a Yellow-rumped Cacique sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-rumped Cacique on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yercac1, or on iNaturalist.
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