Golden-winged Cacique
Cacicus chrysopterus
The Golden-winged Cacique (Cacicus chrysopterus) is a uncommon new world blackbirds, troupials, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 36 g. The golden-winged cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds.
About the Golden-winged Cacique
The golden-winged cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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How to identify it
Male golden-winged caciques are about 21 cm (8.3 in) long and females about 19 cm (7.5 in). Males weigh about 35 to 47 g (1.2 to 1.7 oz) and females about 30 to 34 g (1.1 to 1.2 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults are almost entirely black. Their lower rump and their median and inner greater wing coverts are bright yellow. They have a pearly white to yellow iris, a pale bluish gray bill, and black legs and feet. Juveniles are duller overall than adults and have dark eyes. Voice: Male golden-winged caciques display on a perch by singing and "bowing". Their song is an "unexpected and varied, musical rrrreee-chiroo, whooo, tooweetooweetoowee-teeeeay (very high-pitched) whooweet, whooway, teeoo...". Its calls include a "mewing eyehh or thin, slightly upslurred whee".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Golden-winged Cacique can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Golden-winged Cacique?
- Male golden-winged caciques are about 21 cm (8.3 in) long and females about 19 cm (7.5 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Golden-winged Cacique?
- The Golden-winged Cacique is a small sized bird weighing about 36 g.
- Where can you see a Golden-winged Cacique?
- The Golden-winged Cacique occurs in 5 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Golden-winged Cacique?
- The Golden-winged Cacique is most easily confused with the Mountain Cacique, the Solitary Cacique and the Ecuadorian Cacique.
- Is the Golden-winged Cacique endangered?
- The Golden-winged Cacique is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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