Jamaican Blackbird
Nesopsar nigerrimus
The Jamaican Blackbird (Nesopsar nigerrimus) is a rare new world blackbirds, troupials, and alli found only in Jamaica, weighing about 39 g. The Jamaican blackbird is a species of bird in the New World blackbird and oriole family Icteridae.
About the Jamaican Blackbird
The Jamaican blackbird is a species of bird in the New World blackbird and oriole family Icteridae. It is the only species (monotypic) in the genus Nesopsar. The species has sometimes been included in the genus Agelaius, but molecular systematics have shown it not be closely related to any living New World blackbird or grackle. The species is endemic to Jamaica, where it is restricted to Cockpit Country, some central areas and the Blue and John Crow Mountains.
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How to identify it
The Jamaican blackbird is a small icterid with all black plumage. It has a short tail that is often flayed.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Jamaican Blackbird?
- The Jamaican blackbird is a small icterid with all black plumage. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Jamaican Blackbird?
- The Jamaican Blackbird is a small sized bird weighing about 39 g.
- Where can you see a Jamaican Blackbird?
- The Jamaican Blackbird is endemic to Jamaica, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Jamaican Blackbird?
- The Jamaican Blackbird is most easily confused with the Baudo Oropendola, the Saffron-cowled Blackbird and the Pale-eyed Blackbird.
- Is the Jamaican Blackbird endangered?
- The Jamaican Blackbird is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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