About the Chestnut-capped Blackbird
The chestnut-capped blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Paraguay, and Uruguay, where its natural habitats are swamps, ricefields and pastureland. The International Union for Conservation of Nature rates its conservation status as "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Chrysomus ruficapillus |
| Species Codes | chcbla2, CCBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-capped Blackbird belong to?
The Chestnut-capped Blackbird (Chrysomus ruficapillus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-capped Blackbird?
The chestnut-capped blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Paraguay, and Uruguay, where its natural habitats are swamps, ricefields and pastureland. The International Union for Conservation of Nature rates its conservation st...
Where can I report a Chestnut-capped Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-capped Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chcbla2, or on iNaturalist.
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