Plate 15- 124. The Montezuma Oropendola is one
of the largest of the oropendola species and is
an example of the so- called black oropendolas. It
occurs in Central America. Photo by Gina Nichol.Plate 15- 125. The Dusky- green Oropendola (Psarocolius atrovirens) is one
of several green oropendolas. This species is found in montane forests
along the eastern slope of the Andes. Photo by Andrew Whittaker.Plate 15- 126. A cluster of cacique nests (in shadows)
located close to a large wasp colony (left). The
density of wasps presumably provides protection
for the cacique nests. Photo by John Kricher.Plate 15- 127. Yellow- rumped Cacique. Photo by Nancy Norman.chapter 15 neotropical birds: the bustling crowd 305