Campo Troupial

Striking orange and black plumage with a conspicuous blue patch of bare skin around the eye. The head, throat, wings, and tail are black, while the rest of the body is bright orange. Sexes are similar in appearance, though juveniles are duller with more brownish tones.

Bright orange body contrasting with solid black head, wings, and tail, alongside a bright blue eye-patch.

Length: 23-26 cm; Weight: approximately 55-65 g.

Produces loud, clear, flute-like whistles and melodic duets, often very vocal during early morning hours.

Omnivorous, feeding on insects, spiders, fruits, nectar, and occasionally seeds.

Open and semi-open habitats, including Caatinga scrub, dry forests, savanna-like cerrado, and urbanized gardens.

Non-migratory resident throughout its range.

Builds a pendant, basket-like nest woven from plant fibers, usually suspended high in a tree or cactus. Clutch size is typically 2-3 eggs.

Other troupials like the Venezuelan Troupial (Icterus icterus), but the Campo Troupial is distinguished by its specific geographic range in Brazil and distinct facial skin patterns.

Acts as an important seed disperser and pollinator through its consumption of fruits and nectar, while also helping control insect populations.

Least Concern, with a stable population trend.

Look for them in open areas, near fruiting trees, or visiting garden bird feeders in northeastern Brazil. They are active and often vocal.

Known in Brazil as 'Corocha' or 'João-pinto', the Campo Troupial is frequently targeted by parasitic brood birds such as the Shiny Cowbird.