About the Yellow-hooded Blackbird
The yellow-hooded blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in grassy and brush areas near water in northern South America, and is generally fairly common. It is sexually dimorphic, and the sexes resemble the respective sexes of the larger yellow-headed blackbird of North America, though the male yellow-hooded blackbird lacks white in the wings.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Chrysomus icterocephalus |
| Species Codes | yehbla2, YHOB, YHBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-hooded Blackbird belong to?
The Yellow-hooded Blackbird (Chrysomus icterocephalus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-hooded Blackbird?
The yellow-hooded blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in grassy and brush areas near water in northern South America, and is generally fairly common. It is sexually dimorphic, and the sexes resemble the respective sexes of the larger yellow-headed blackbird of North A...
Where can I report a Yellow-hooded Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-hooded Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yehbla2, or on iNaturalist.
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