Icterus jamacaii
The Campo Troupial, *Icterus jamacaii*, is a striking medium-sized oriole, averaging about 23 cm (9 inches) in length and weighing 50-60 grams. Its plumage is a vivid orange across most of its body, sharply contrasted by a black head, upper back, wings, and tail, making it highly recognizable. A prominent white patch on the wing provides a key identification mark in flight or at rest, while a distinctive blue orbital ring encircles its eye, complementing its pointed, conical bill. Taxonomical...
Found primarily in dry open woodlands, savannas, thorn scrub (Caatinga), and cerrado, often adapting to forest edges, plantations, parks, and gardens at low to mid-elevations.
Omnivorous, feeding primarily on large insects (e.g., grasshoppers, caterpillars, beetles), various fruits (figs, papayas, mangoes), and nectar, occasionally consuming small vertebrates or eggs.
Campo Troupials are diurnal birds, active from dawn to dusk, often roosting communally or in pairs within dense foliage. Their foraging strategy is largely omnivorous; they glean insects from foliage, probe flowers for nectar, and pick fruits directly from trees. During the breeding season, pairs...
The Campo Troupial is endemic to South America, primarily distributed across a broad swathe of northeastern, central, and eastern Brazil. Its range extends south into eastern Paraguay, where it is also a resident breeder. This species is non-migratory, remaining within its established territories...
Least Concern
- The Campo Troupial's name 'Campo' refers to the open savanna and scrublands where it is commonly found in Brazil. - Its striking blue orbital ring is a key field mark, unique among many orioles. - Like many orioles, it is an expert weaver, constructing elaborate, pendulous basket-like nests hig...