Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia
NameChestnut-breasted Chlorophonia
Common NameChestnut-breasted Chlorophonia
Scientific NameChlorophonia pyrrhophrys
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales are primarily brilliant green with a violet-blue crown and nape. They have a bright yellow lower breast and belly, with a rufous-chestnut patch on the lower flanks and undertail coverts. Females are similar but duller, with less extensive blue on the head and a paler chestnut patch.
Vocalization / CallIts calls include high-pitched, tinkling notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' and a more complex, warbling song.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresbrilliant green plumage, violet-blue crown and nape, bright yellow lower breast and belly, rufous-chestnut undertail coverts, small size
Description
A small, vibrant finch characterized by its brilliant green plumage, contrasting blue crown, and a distinctive yellow belly with a chestnut-colored vent. It typically forages in the canopy of humid montane forests, primarily feeding on small fruits.
