Venezuelan Troupial

The Venezuelan Troupial is another beautiful bird we were able to observe while birding in Aruba. Fairly common in Aruba which makes sense since you can actually see Venezuela in the distance.

It is a resident of thornscrub, cactus forests and other arid landscapes.

Rather large-headed, often sporting a short shaggy crest, with a blue teardrop of bare skin around each eye, thus differing from most other orioles.

Also note the long white slash on each wing, clearly visible in the first image. Vocalizations are mostly loud and flutelike. Cornell All About Birds