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Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Authorship: (Bonaparte)
Records
It was observed during summers of 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2015 through 2021 at IMRS HQ by J.D. Johnson (UTEP).
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyICTERIDAE (Blackbird, Cowbird, Meadowlark, and Oriole Family)
GenusXanthocephalus
Speciesxanthocephalus
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S3BVulnerable |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |
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