Yellow-shouldered Blackbird

Agelaius xanthomus

The yellow-shouldered blackbird, known in Puerto Rican Spanish as mariquita de Puerto Rico or capitán, is a species of blackbird endemic to Puerto Rico. It has black plumage with a prominent yellow patch on the wing. Adult males and females are of similar appearance. The species is predominantly insectivorous.

Scientific name

Agelaius xanthomus

Family

Troupials and Allies

IUCN status

EN