Solitary Cacique
Cacicus solitarius
The Solitary Cacique (Cacicus solitarius) is a uncommon new world blackbirds, troupials, and alli found in 9 countries, weighing about 80 g. The solitary cacique or solitary black cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae.
About the Solitary Cacique
The solitary cacique or solitary black cacique is a species of bird in the family Icteridae.
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How to identify it
The male solitary cacique has a length of about 27 cm (10.6 in) and the female 23 cm (9.1 in). It differs from all other entirely black birds with dark irises within its range, by having a large white, chisel-shaped, sharply-pointed beak. It could be confused with the Ecuadorian cacique (Cacicus sclateri), but that is smaller and has a restricted range, or the yellow-billed cacique (Amblycercus holosericeus), but that is not found east of the Andes. It has a range of different vocalizations which are mostly delivered at a measured pace but are sometimes interrupted by gurgles and growls.
What the Solitary Cacique sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Solitary 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 Solitary Cacique?
- The male solitary cacique has a length of about 27 cm (10.6 in) and the female 23 cm (9.1 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Solitary Cacique?
- The Solitary Cacique is a medium sized bird weighing about 80 g.
- Where can you see a Solitary Cacique?
- The Solitary Cacique occurs in 9 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.
- What does a Solitary Cacique sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Solitary Cacique on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Solitary Cacique?
- The Solitary Cacique is most easily confused with the Golden-winged Cacique, the Mountain Cacique and the Red-rumped Cacique.
- Is the Solitary Cacique endangered?
- The Solitary Cacique is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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