Finsch's Euphonia
NameFinsch's Euphonia
Common NameFinsch's Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia finschi
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy blue-black upperparts, head, and throat, contrasting sharply with bright orange-yellow underparts and a distinct yellow cap on the crown. Females are duller, predominantly olive-green on the upperparts with a yellowish-olive wash on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, tinkling, or whistling notes, often described as a 'see-see-see' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, sometimes incorporating short trills.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern South America, including eastern Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and extreme northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male's glossy blue-black upperparts with orange-yellow underparts, Male's yellow crown patch, Short, conical bill, Female's olive-green plumage
Description
Finsch's Euphonia is a small, stocky passerine known for the male's striking glossy blue-black and orange-yellow plumage. These birds are typically found in the canopy and subcanopy of tropical forests, often foraging for mistletoe berries.
