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Icterus oberi

Identification

20-22 cm. Black with yellow lower back, rump, shoulder, lower breast, belly and undertail. Female, dull yellowish-green above and yellowish below. Immature duller.

Distribution

Endemic to Montserrat.

Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species.

Habitat

Montane forests.

Behaviour

Nests hang from the leaves of trees, 2-3 eggs are laid.

Diet includes insects, fruit and possibly nectar.

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