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xexéu

Cacicus cela

Least Concern

About

O japu-de-uropígio-amarelo (Cacicus cela) está classificado como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. É um icterídeo colonial que habita selvas tropicais, florestas ribeirinhas e terras agrícolas das bacias Amazônica e do Orinoco; distingue-se pelo uropígio e base da cauda amarelos e pelos olhos azuis. Nidifica em colônias construindo ninhos pendentes em forma de bolsa nas copas das árvores.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Icteridae
Genus
Cacicus
Species
Cacicus cela (xexéu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キゴシツリスドリ
Chinese 黃腰酋長鳥
Spanish curillo, arrendajo
French Cassique cul-jaune
German Gelbbürzelkassike
Portuguese xexéu
Russian Желтопоясничный чёрный кассик

Similar Species in Cacicus

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guaxe
Cacicus haemorrhous
Least Concern
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iraúna-de-bico-branco
Cacicus solitarius
Least Concern
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japuíra
Cacicus chrysopterus
Least Concern
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tecelão-do-acre
Cacicus koepckeae
Near Threatened
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Ecuadorian Cacique
Cacicus sclateri
Least Concern
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Scarlet-rumped Cacique
Cacicus uropygialis
Near Threatened
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Pacific Cacique
Cacicus pacificus
Least Concern
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Mountain Cacique
Cacicus chrysonotus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of xexéu?
The scientific name of xexéu is Cacicus cela. It belongs to the genus Cacicus.
What is the conservation status of xexéu?
xexéu (Cacicus cela) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does xexéu live?
xexéu is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does xexéu belong to?
xexéu (Cacicus cela) belongs to the genus Cacicus, which is part of the taxonomic family Icteridae.
Is xexéu endangered?
No, xexéu (Cacicus cela) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does xexéu belong to?
xexéu (Cacicus cela) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of xexéu?
The closest relatives of xexéu in the genus Cacicus include guaxe, iraúna-de-bico-branco, japuíra, tecelão-do-acre, Pacific Cacique.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Cacicus — 9 Species

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guaxe
Cacicus haemorrhous
LC 🐾
iraúna-de-bico-branco
Cacicus solitarius
LC 🐾
japuíra
Cacicus chrysopterus
LC 🐾
tecelão-do-acre
Cacicus koepckeae
NT
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xexéu
Cacicus cela
LC
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Pacific Cacique
Cacicus pacificus
LC 🐾
Scarlet-rumped Cacique
Cacicus uropygialis
NT 🐾
Mountain Cacique
Cacicus chrysonotus
LC 🐾
Ecuadorian Cacique
Cacicus sclateri
LC
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