Jamaican Blackbird
Jamaican Blackbird
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The Jamaican Blackbird is a medium-sized, entirely glossy black icterid with a relatively long tail and a somewhat heavy bill. Endemic to Jamaica, it is primarily an inhabitant of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to Jamaica, primarily found in the humid montane forests of the Blue and John Crow Mountains, at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for a uniformly glossy black bird moving quietly in the canopy or mid-story of montane forests. Listen for its distinctive, varied calls, which can include whistles and harsh notes. Patience is key.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning. Best observed during periods of less rain, as it can be elusive in dense cloud forest.
Where to spot
Endemic to Jamaica, primarily found in the humid montane forests of the Blue and John Crow Mountains, at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for a uniformly glossy black bird moving quietly in the canopy or mid-story of montane forests. Listen for its distinctive, varied calls, which can include whistles and harsh notes. Patience is key.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning. Best observed during periods of less rain, as it can be elusive in dense cloud forest.
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This blackbird is often found foraging for insects and other invertebrates by probing into moss and epiphyte-laden branches in the cloud forest canopy.
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