First documented record of Red-breasted Blackbird (Sturnella militaris) in Nicaragua

Wayne J. Arendt; Marvin A. Tórrez

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First documented record of Red-breasted Blackbird (Sturnella militaris) in Nicaragua

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Authors:

Wayne J. Arendt, Marvin A. Tórrez

Year:

2009

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

International Institute of Tropical Forestry

Source:

Cotinga. 31:119-120.

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Abstract

Red- breasted Blackbird Sturnella militaris is extensively distributed through northern South America, Panama, Costa Rica and Trinidad⁶. Generally, it is considered ‘common’ throughout its range and, thus, is of Least Concern in terms of conservation and management needs³. The species is associated with open country, including moist grasslands and open agricultural areas, e.g., rice, row crops, and monocultures¹, facilitating latitudinal, longitudinal¹ and altitudinal expansion⁷.

Keywords

Birds, Nicaragua, Red-breasted Blackbird, Sturnella militaris

Citation

Arendt, Wayne J.; Tórrez, Marvin A. 2009. First documented record of Red-breasted Blackbird (Sturnella militaris) in Nicaragua. Cotinga. 31:119-120.