Black-legged Dacnis
NameBlack-legged Dacnis
Common NameBlack-legged Dacnis
Scientific NameDacnis nigripes
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMale has brilliant turquoise-blue head, underparts, and rump, with black lores, back, wings, and tail. Legs are black. Females are duller, predominantly green.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'seet' calls, sometimes a rapid series of high notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, found in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo.
Identifying Featuressmall size, brilliant turquoise-blue plumage (male), black lores, back, wings, and tail (male), black legs, thin, pointed bill
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is known for the male's striking turquoise-blue plumage with contrasting black markings. It typically forages in the canopy of humid montane forests, feeding on insects and fruits.
