Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Dives Higher classification Dives | Phylum Chordata Family Icteridae Scientific name Dives atroviolaceus Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Dives, Tawny‑shouldered blackbird, Cuban oriole, Red‑shouldered blackbird | ||
The Cuban blackbird (Dives atroviolaceus) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae.
Measuring 27 cm (11 in) long, this species has entirely black plumage with a slight violet sheen on the upperparts. The only non-black body part is the brown eye.
It is endemic to Cuba, where it is widespread and common. It is entirely absent from the Isla de la Juventud and some of the offshore cays.
Its natural habitats are lowland moist forests and heavily degraded former forest.
References
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