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South America
Black-crowned Cowbird
Xanthocephalus rufoaxillaris
About this species
The Black-crowned Cowbird (Icteridae) is widely distributed across South America, where it favours grassland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Black-crowned Cowbird is part of the order Passeriformes and the Icteridae family. Its preferred habitat is grassland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Endangered, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Icteridae family and Passeriformes order.