About the Chopi Blackbird
The chopi blackbird is a species of passerine bird belonging to the family Icteridae, which contains the New World blackbirds, grackles, New World orioles and related species. It is the only species in the monospecific genus Gnorimopsar. This species is found in South America south of the Amazon rainforest.
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The chopi blackbird is 25 cm (9.8 in) in length and has black plumage across the body. It is similar to the Forbes's blackbird but has a slightly curved bill with a groove along the lower mandible. The call is a loud explosive "tjouw", either given as a single call or as a series that vary randomly in pitch.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Peru.
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Chihuahuan MeadowlarkSturnella lilianaeThe Chihuahuan meadowlark is about 25 cm (9.8 in) long.
Scrub BlackbirdDives warczewicziScrub blackbirds of the nominate subspecies are about 22 cm (9 in) long and those of subspecies D. w. kalinowskii 27 to 31 cm (11 to 12 in).
Tricolored BlackbirdAgelaius tricolorThe tricolored blackbird is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae.
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