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Saffron-cowled Blackbird

Saffron-cowled Blackbird

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3 weeks ago
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A critically endangered Icterid, the Saffron-cowled Blackbird is a small, bright yellow bird with black wings and tail. Males are particularly vibrant, while females are duller.
Where to spot
Historically widespread in southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, but now found in fragmented populations, primarily in grassland remnants.
How to spot
Very difficult to observe due to extreme rarity and habitat loss. Look in remaining natural grasslands, especially where cattle grazing is light. They are shy and often forage discreetly.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best chances during the breeding season (Southern Hemisphere spring/summer), when males are more vocal and visible.
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File:Xanthopsar flavus (pair) -Argentina-6.jpg
File:Xanthopsar flavus - female.jpg
File:Xanthopsar flavus 1.jpg
File:Xanthopsar flavus DRAGON HEMBRA Dario Niz.jpg
File:Xanthopsar flavus en Bañado Los Indios, Rocha, Uruguay.jpg
File:Xanthopsar flavus hembra en el Complejo de Reservas Guyra Retâ, Itapúa, Paraguay.jpg
File:DRAGON Xanthopsar flavus Dario Niz.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xanthopsar flavus (pair) -Argentina-6.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xanthopsar flavus - female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xanthopsar flavus 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xanthopsar flavus DRAGON HEMBRA Dario Niz.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xanthopsar flavus en Bañado Los Indios, Rocha, Uruguay.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xanthopsar flavus hembra en el Complejo de Reservas Guyra Retâ, Itapúa, Paraguay.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is a ground-nesting bird, often utilizing tall grasses in natural grasslands. Habitat loss due to agriculture and afforestation is a major threat to its survival.
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