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Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela
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FUN FACT

Along with the safety provided by the large flock, females typically build their enclosed pouch-like nests near wasp nests, as the proximity provides some protection from mammal predators and botfly parasites.

Yellow-rumped Caciques are named after the bright yellow plumage on their rump, which is brighter in males than females. They are highly social birds that build nests in tight clusters of 20-100 nests in just one or two trees. 

 

Yellow-rumped Cacique

Cacicus cela
Neotropical

Habitat

Brushy edges within humid lowland evergreen forest, such as those found along rivers, lakes, roads, and pastures.

Diet

Invertebrates, insects, berries, and fruits

Status

Least Concern

Breeding

Males may mate with multiple partners throughout a single breeding season. Only females build the nest, incubate the eggs, and provide parental care.

The National Aviary is home to more than 500 birds representing 150 species; some of which live in behind-the-scenes habitats. To enhance our guests’ educational experience, and with regard to individual bird preferences, different species may spend time in various public-facing habitats.

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