Crested Oropendola
Psarocolius decumanus
Diet
Feeds on insects, seeds, fruit, and nectar.
Habitat
Found in jungles, temperate forests, marshes, and savannas of the Amazon River Basin.
Nesting
Female weaves a spherical nest from grass and palm fibers, which hangs 3-6 feet beneath a tree branch. Lays 2 eggs. Incubation is 15-19 days, and fledging occurs 24-36 days later.
Did you know?
The male raises his tail, flutters his wings, and gurgles loudly to attract a female.