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Chestnut-capped Blackbird

Chestnut-capped Blackbird

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A striking member of the Icteridae family, the Chestnut-capped Blackbird is known for its glossy black plumage and distinctive rufous (chestnut) cap. It is typically found in marshy habitats and open grasslands.
Where to spot
Primarily found in South America, ranging from southeastern Brazil through Uruguay, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for them in wetlands, marshes, and rice fields. They are often seen perched on reeds or foraging on the ground; listen for their varied, somewhat reedy songs.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its resident range, though breeding activity peaks during the local spring and summer months (September-March).
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File:GARIBALDINO MACHO Chrysomus (Agelaius) ruficapillus Dario Niz.jpg
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File:Chestnut-capped Blackbird (Chrysomus ruficapillus) (8077645688).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chestnut-capped Blackbird or Garibaldi (Chrysomus ruficapillus) (22546070316).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysomus ruficapillus -Costanera Sur Nature Reserve, Argentina-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysomus ruficapillus -Fartura, Sao Paulo, Brazil-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysomus ruficapillus - Nayara - 416813479.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:GARIBALDINO MACHO Chrysomus (Agelaius) ruficapillus Dario Niz.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Garibaldino (Chrysomus ruficapillus), Uruguay, 2022.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These blackbirds often build their cup-shaped nests directly over water, attaching them to reeds or other emergent vegetation for protection against predators.
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