Troupial
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| Icterus icterus (Linnaeus, 1766) |
The Troupial or Turpial Icterus icterus is the national bird of Venezuela. It is black and yellow with a long white streak across the wing (which is black).
It inhabits woodland where it forages for insects and other arthropods. It is about the size of a blackbird and is a striking mixture of black, orange, and white. The name is also sometimes used for American orioles, which form part of the same family.
The adults possess territories, which they defend fiercely against intruders. The territorial and courtship behaviour is spectacular, especially as both birds call out loudly all the time.
The Troupial eats all kinds of fruits, but also insects and eggs and young ones of other birds. It builds its nest in high cacti but it may also appropriate nests of other birds.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Icterus icterus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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