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Wagler's Oropendola

Wagler's Oropendola

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Wagler's Oropendola is a large, striking icterid, entirely glossy black except for a bright yellow tail (with some dark central feathers) and a distinctive two-toned bill: black at the base and pale yellowish at the tip. It's often found in tropical forests.
Where to spot
Found in Central America, from southern Mexico south to Panama. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and clearings, often near water.
How to spot
Scan the canopy of tall trees or look near nesting colonies. The entirely black body with a yellow tail and two-toned bill are key identification features. Listen for its bubbling and gurgling vocalizations.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most visible during the breeding season (typically spring/early summer) when nesting colonies are active and vocal.
File:Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri) (5772401014).jpg
File:Oropéndola Cabeza Castaña, Chestnut Headed Oropendola, Psarocolius wagleri (11915659885).jpg
File:Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola cabecicastaña Chestnut-headed Oropendola (8447533323).jpg
File:Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola cabecicastaña Chestnut-headed Oropendola (8449536283).jpg
File:Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola cabecicastaña Chestnut-headed Oropendola (8540773044).jpg
File:Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola cabecicastaña Chestnut-headed Oropendola (8684893424).jpg
File:Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri) (5772401014).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Oropéndola Cabeza Castaña, Chestnut Headed Oropendola, Psarocolius wagleri (11915659885).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola cabecicastaña Chestnut-headed Oropendola (8447533323).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola cabecicastaña Chestnut-headed Oropendola (8449536283).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola cabecicastaña Chestnut-headed Oropendola (8540773044).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola cabecicastaña Chestnut-headed Oropendola (8684893424).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These birds are colonial nesters, often building their long, pendulous nests in tall trees, sometimes near human habitation.
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