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What the Mexican Cacique sounds like
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Mexican cacique males average about 32 cm (13 in) long and females about 28 cm (11 in). Males weigh an average of about 96 g (3.4 oz) and females 70 g (2.5 oz). Adult males are mostly glossy black and have a long crest on the nape. Their lower back and uppertail coverts, most upperwing coverts, and crissum are yellow. Their tail is mostly black with yellow outer feathers. Adult females have a shorter crest than males. They have almost the same pattern as males but are a duller slaty black and their yellow tail feathers have olive edges. Voice: The Mexican cacique's song is variable; a common version has been written "krrow-krrow-kshárá-chee". Its calls are also variable and include "harsh electric chatters, bell-like screams, and clear whistles".
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When to see the Mexican Cacique
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Where to see the Mexican Cacique
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About the Mexican Cacique
The Mexican cacique or yellow-winged cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in El Salvador,Guatemala and Mexico.
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Easily confused with
Oriole BlackbirdGymnomystax mexicanusThe oriole blackbird grows to a length of nearly 30 cm (12 in).
Red-breasted MeadowlarkLeistes militarisThe red-breasted meadowlark is a small icterid, 19 cm (7.5 in) long and weighing 40–48 g (1.4–1.7 oz).
Screaming CowbirdMolothrus rufoaxillarisThe screaming cowbird has mildly iridescent black plumage; the lesser under-wing coverts are rufous.
Side by side: Mexican Cacique vs Oriole Blackbird · Mexican Cacique vs Red-breasted Meadowlark · Mexican Cacique vs Screaming Cowbird
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