Birds of Mexico

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Genus: Psarocolius (2 species, 9 worldwide)

Genus Psarocolius, Oropendolas, are very large blackbirds, around 40 cm., which travel and nest in groups, and weave hanging nests made from long plant fibers.


Montezuma Oropendola
Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma)
Arenal Observatory, Costa Rica   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.


Chestnut-headed Oropendola
Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri ridgwayi)
Bahia Solano, Choco, Colombia   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.
A bit smaller than the Russet-backed Oropendola and Crested Oropendola, but with similar sounds and hanging nests.

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