Forbes's Blackbird

Anumara forbesi

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Icteridae

About

Forbes's blackbird is an endangered species of New World blackbird that is endemic to the Atlantic forest in South America. This species was named for the British zoologist William Alexander Forbes.

Fun Fact

The largest grouping found 150 individuals at Pedra Talhada, Alagoas.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in small numbers around sugar cane plantations and pastures adjacent to forest patches and marshy areas.

Diet

Eat insects, fruit and occasionally nectar from flowering plants or sugarcane.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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