About the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird
The yellow-shouldered blackbird, known in Puerto Rican Spanish as mariquita de Puerto Rico or capitán, is a species of blackbird endemic to Puerto Rico. It has black plumage with a prominent yellow patch on the wing. Adult males and females are of similar appearance. The species is predominantly insectivorous.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Agelaius xanthomus |
| Species Codes | yesbla1, YSBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird belong to?
The Yellow-shouldered Blackbird (Agelaius xanthomus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird?
The yellow-shouldered blackbird, known in Puerto Rican Spanish as mariquita de Puerto Rico or capitán, is a species of blackbird endemic to Puerto Rico. It has black plumage with a prominent yellow patch on the wing. Adult males and females are of similar appearance. The species is predominantly ins...
Where can I report a Yellow-shouldered Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-shouldered Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yesbla1, or on iNaturalist.
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