Scarlet-headed Blackbird
Amblyramphus holosericeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyIcteridae (New World Blackbirds and Orioles)
- GenusAmblyramphus (Scarlet-headed Blackbirds)
- SpeciesAmblyramphus holosericeus (Scarlet-headed Blackbird)
About the Scarlet-headed Blackbird
The scarlet-headed blackbird (Amblyramphus holosericeus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The scarlet-headed blackbird was formally described in 1786 with the binomial Xanthornus holosericeus. It is now the only member of genus Amblyramphus and has no subspecies. Male scarlet-headed blackbirds average 25 cm (9.8 in) long and weigh an average of 86 g (3.0 oz). Females average 22.5 cm (8.9 in) long and weigh an average of 75 g (2.6 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a thin black stripe behind the lores and black eyelids. The rest of their head and their neck, upper breast, and thighs are scarlet-red. The rest of their plumage is a slightly glossy black. They have a black iris, a sharp, chisel-shaped black bill, and black legs and feet. Juveniles are almost entirely brownish black with a yellowish wash on the throat and breast; they gradually acquire the adult's red.
The scarlet-headed blackbird has a disjunct distribution. Its largest range from northern... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scarlet-headed Blackbird in Iberá National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scarlet-headed Blackbird in Iberá National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Scarlet-headed Blackbird sighting in Iberá National Park, based on 898 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scarlet-headed Blackbird in Iberá National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Scarlet-headed Blackbird in Iberá National Park in our monthly data.