Oropendolas, caciques, orioles, weavers and sunbirds are among the species that weave pendant nests. They were ruled by leaders or princes, called Caciques. Spirits of ancestors, also zemis, were highly honored, particularly those of caciques or chiefs. Regional "caciques" (chiefs) were still fighting each other in small skirmishes. An account is recorded of his meeting with great Indian caciques (chiefs). When Pizarro's forces arrived in Cusco, he had the "caciques" acknowledge Manco as their Inca. When Pizarro's force arrived in Cusco, he had the "caciques" acknowledge Manco as their Inca. A series of portraits of Indian caciques and genealogical and heraldic paintings also appear. With Mexican independence in 1821, the special privileges of colonial-era caciques were abolished. Guaicaipuro is one of the most famous and celebrated Venezuelan Caciques. Some "caciques" had entailed estates called cacicazgos. The "Caciques" gave Cortes "the most beautiful of their daughters and nieces". The Yotocos were a highly stratified society, headed by caciques, which managed several settlements. They were ruled by leaders called Caciques. Upon hearing this, the Adelantado captured the "caciques" involved and had most of them hanged.