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Yellow-rumped Cacique
- Scientific name
- Cacicus cela
- Family
- Icteridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Yellow-rumped Cacique, or Cacicus cela, is a member of the Icteridae family native to South America. It is widely recognized for its distinctive appearance, featuring a bright yellow rump contrasted against glossy black plumage and a pale, sharp beak. In their natural habitat, these birds are noted for their complex social structures and elaborate, hanging woven nests that protect their broods from arboreal predators.
First formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, the species has long been a subject of interest in ornithology due to its mimicry abilities and communal nesting behavior. The broad wings and pointed tail characteristic of the species facilitate agile flight through the canopy layers of tropical rainforests. Its evolution reflects an adaptation to dense foliage, allowing for efficient movement in a complex environment.
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