Fulvous-vented Euphonia
NameFulvous-vented Euphonia
Common NameFulvous-vented Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia fulvicrissa
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsMale plumage features iridescent blue-black upperparts, wings, and tail, contrasting with bright yellow underparts and a prominent yellow crown patch. The face and throat are black. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish-olive underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of varied, high-pitched, tinkling, and whistling notes, often described as sweet or 'tseet' calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeGeographic range extends from southwestern Costa Rica through Panama to western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male's iridescent blue-black upperparts, Male's bright yellow underparts, Male's prominent yellow crown patch, Short, conical bill
Description
This small, stocky bird is characterized by the male's striking iridescent blue-black upperparts and bright yellow underparts, complemented by a distinctive yellow crown. They possess a short, conical bill and are primarily frugivorous, often found foraging for mistletoe berries.
