Family

Icteridae

6 species in 4 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 9.1 years (Bronzed cowbird) to 23.1 years (Common grackle).

Species
6
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
9.1–23.1 yr
Longest: Common grackle
Median GC
46.1%
Range 45.9–46.3%
Genera
4
Largest: Molothrus (2)

Overview

The Icteridae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Where Icteridae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Icteridae

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Species in Icteridae
Quiscalus quisculaCommon grackle23.1 yr16,768 bp46.27%
Agelaius phoeniceusRed-winged blackbird20 yr16,775 bp45.91%
Molothrus aterBrown-headed cowbird16.9 yr16,758 bp46.27%
Euphagus cyanocephalusBrewer's blackbird12.5 yr16,765 bp45.94%
Quiscalus mexicanusGreat-tailed grackle12.5 yr16,772 bp46.02%
Molothrus aeneusBronzed cowbird9.1 yr16,757 bp46.30%