Campo Troupial
Icterus jamacaii
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Icteridae
About
The campo troupial or campo oriole is a species of bird in the family Icteridae that is found in northeastern Brazil. At one time thought to be conspecific with the Venezuelan troupial and orange-backed troupial, it is now accepted as a separate species. It is a fairly common bird and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as a "least-concern species".
Fun Fact
It typically inhabits dry scrubland and deciduous woodland, at elevations up to 700 m (2,300 ft) or more.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to northeastern Brazil, where its area of occurrence is estimated to be over 2,000,000 square kilometres (770,000 sq mi).
Diet
Diet consists of insects and other small invertebrates, fruits and nectar; one individual was found to have 126 fly larvae in its stomach.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance