Introducing the Black-capped Donacobius – a bird that stands out from the rest with its unusual black beak, bright yellow eyes, and unique call.

A vibrant South American bird, the black-capped donacobius is immediately identifiable by its unique plumage and plumage pattern. The upperparts of these birds are dark and the underparts are yellow and buff. The chin is paler than the throat and the chest is slightly darker than the stomach. Their nаme is derived from a little white patch on the upper wing and the fact that the upper wings are patterned with fine black bars running transversely. This bird has a long, dark, fan-shaped tail that tapers to a broad white tip; it has a black front, crown, nape, cheeks, and shoulders; and during mating rituals, it displays deep orange-yellow cheek pouches. There is a sharp downward slope to the bill, brilliant yellow eyes, and black legs and feet.

There are numerous outward similarities between the sexes of birds. On the other hand, a brown nape and crown are distinguishing features of young birds. In addition to lacking black barring on the feathers, their body feathers are less vivid in color than those of adult birds. This particular bird can be found in the marshes and wetlands of a number of South American nations, such as Guatemala, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, and Panama, among others.

Several wetland zones in the Amazon are home to black-capped donacobius birds. These include riparian zones, oxbow lakes, and places with a lot of aquatic or semi-aquatic vegetation.

These avian beings get most of their nutrition from insects that they pluck from the undersides of leaves, particularly in grassy regions. Regardless, there is a belief that from time to time, they would pluck insects from the air when hovering over bodies of water.

When it’s time to lay eggs, the female builds a nest out of reeds or grass on top of still water, often 25 cm to 1 m above the surface. Usually, it’s the female who builds these large open cups, which range in diameter from 6 to 8 centimeters. She builds the nest out of grass, plant fibers, spider webs, and snake skins, among other items. After 16–18 days of incubation, the parents will feed the young from the eggs that were placed in the nest. About 17–18 days is the duration of the fledging period.

Because the Black-capped Donacobius is a common bird in its natural habitat, there is no immediate reason to worry about its population.