Forbes's Blackbird
Anumara forbesi
VulnerableAves · 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