 It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.In Peruvian folklore, this species – like other caciques and oropendolas – is called "paucar", or – referring to this species only – paucarcillo ("little "paucar"").This species is apparently the "paucar" that, according to a folktale of Moyobamba, originated as a rumor-mongering boy who always wore black pants and a yellow jacket.