Agelaius xanthomus
Agelaius xanthomus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="agelaius-xanthomus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Agelaius xanthomus, the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird, is an endangered icterid bird endemic to Puerto Rico and Mona Island. About 20-23cm long, males are black with a distinctive yellow shoulder patch. Listed as Endangered, it faces threats from habitat loss, nest parasitism by the Shiny Cowbird, and introduced predators. Conservation programs include predator control and captive breeding.
Diet & Feeding
Agelaius xanthomus was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
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| Diet | Herbivore |
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