Black-faced Dacnis
NameBlack-faced Dacnis
Common NameBlack-faced Dacnis
Scientific NameDacnis lineata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsMale has a black face, throat, back, wings, and tail. The crown, nape, rump, and most of the underparts are brilliant turquoise-blue, fading to white on the lower belly. A bright yellow eye contrasts with the black face. Females are duller, mostly green with a bluish wash and a pale throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched, often simple 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, sometimes given in a rapid series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and the eastern foothills of the Andes, ranging from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresmale's striking turquoise-blue and black plumage, black mask and throat, bright yellow eye, small size, slender, pointed bill
Description
This small, active tanager is known for the male's striking bright blue and black plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks to feed on fruits and insects.
