Russet-backed Oropendola (Psarocolius angustifrons)

Russet-backed Oropendola, a reference photo — Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The russet-backed oropendola (Psarocolius angustifrons) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is a "noisy and social bird that forages, nests, and roosts in groups".

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Russet-backed Oropendola being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Psarocolius viridis
Psarocolius atrovirens
Psarocolius bifasciatus
Psarocolius wagleri

Classification

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

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