black black species genus family length mass smallest sexes appear similar glossy black plumage black legs bill dark reddish eyes species endemic yucatán_peninsula found far south northern guatemala northern belize historical records honduras state texas species known occur location found low elevations semi arid humid habitats ranging abandoned farmland woodland thick primarily black known imitate species song mix harsh notes clear flute like phrases repeated builds cup nest low bushes trees lays bluish eggs threatened habitat loss assessed near threatened described black specimen collected assigned genus created time subsequent assigned species genus believing agreed assessment dna studies shown closely related endemic gray included species genus place birds mexico separate subspecies authorities feel distinction species generally regarded range genus compound word created greek words meaning black meaning plumage black bird common straightforward reference general appearance species combination latin words meaning smooth meaning reference small surround black marked comparison prominent found gray description length mass black smallest short rounded wings relatively long tail sexes similar appearance male tends heavier plumage glossy black overall primary secondary greenish brown color showing reduced female glossy male juveniles brownish gray legs black bill black shorter head generally straight tip iris dark reddish color adults gray juveniles similar species black unlikely mistaken species black birds including giant occur range cause confusion birds open habitats larger longer tailed dark eyes bill evenly curved thicker greenish plumage eye bright red dark red giant considerably larger relatively longer tailed thicker range habitat black endemic yucatán_peninsula occurs far south mexican state northern guatemala northern belize found offshore islands reef type specimen bird apparently collected northwestern honduras recorded country rare authors feel specimen come instead northwestern british honduras belize called single specimen black collected texas obtained reportedly collector accepted origin specimen source controversy accepted species found low elevations semi arid humid areas habitats ranging abandoned farmland wood edge prefers areas dense uncommon taller forest vegetation beneath canopy open largely localized seasonal movements away drier northern parts yucatán_peninsula late summer early winter behavior voice unlike fellow black known imitate species song consists repeated phrases notes ranging harsh flute like interspersed metallic sings exposed variety calls including similar gray variously described harsh nasal food feeding specific studies black feeding ecology thought like close relatives known eat fruits deciduous trees found breeding little known breeding biology black breeding season appears run spring summer nest building observed belize early small young found nest mexico mid august nest open cup twigs lined fine material placed low dense bush small tree female lays greenish blue eggs details nest building times parental care periods number unknown conservation threats range black small habitat loss world population estimated decreasing speed decline reported assessed species near threatened late 20th century arrival shiny brood parasite cause problems black based past host choices target note
Black catbird