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Montezuma Oropendola

Psarocolius montezuma

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Icteridae ›Genus: Psarocolius

About

The Montezuma oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) is a New World tropical icterid bird. It is a resident breeder in the Caribbean coastal lowlands from southeastern Mexico to central Panama, but is absent from El Salvador and southern Guatemala. It also occurs on the Pacific slope of Nicaragua and Honduras and northwestern Costa Rica. It is among the oropendola species sometimes separated in the genus Gymnostinops. The English and scientific names of this species commemorate the Aztec emperor...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Montezuma Oropendola?
The scientific name of Montezuma Oropendola is Psarocolius montezuma.
What is the conservation status of Montezuma Oropendola?
The Montezuma Oropendola has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Montezuma Oropendola belong to?
Montezuma Oropendola belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Montezuma Oropendola belong to?
Montezuma Oropendola belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Montezuma Oropendola belong to?
Montezuma Oropendola belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Montezuma Oropendola belong to?
Montezuma Oropendola belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Montezuma Oropendola belong to?
Montezuma Oropendola belongs to the family Icteridae.
What genus does Montezuma Oropendola belong to?
Montezuma Oropendola belongs to the genus Psarocolius.