About the Yellow-winged Cacique
The Mexican cacique or yellow-winged cacique is a species of cacique in the family Icteridae. It is found only on the west coast of Mexico and the northernmost edge of Guatemala. It is monotypic in its own genus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Cassiculus melanicterus |
| Species Codes | yewcac1, YWCA, MECA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-winged Cacique belong to?
The Yellow-winged Cacique (Cassiculus melanicterus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-winged Cacique?
The Mexican cacique or yellow-winged cacique is a species of cacique in the family Icteridae. It is found only on the west coast of Mexico and the northernmost edge of Guatemala. It is monotypic in its own genus....
Where can I report a Yellow-winged Cacique sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-winged Cacique on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yewcac1, or on iNaturalist.
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