Venezuelan Troupial
It was once believed that catching sight of this bird had the power to cure jaundice. Troupial comes from “troupiale” the French word for troupe, or more commonly, troop. A fitting name since the Venezuelan Troupial lives in a flock.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life span12-15 years
- Body size9-10 in.
- Native habitat Forests, savannahs, and shrublands of Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago
- DietInsects, berries, seeds, fruit