Golden-bellied Euphonia
NameGolden-bellied Euphonia
Common NameGolden-bellied Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia chrysopasta
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsMales have olive-green upperparts, bright golden-yellow underparts, forehead, and vent, with a bluish-gray crown and nape. Females are duller, mostly olive-green above with a yellowish wash on the throat and belly, lacking the distinct blue-gray crown and bright yellow forehead of the male. The bird in the image appears to be a female or immature male.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, clear, whistled notes, often described as 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee', sometimes interspersed with buzzy or chattering sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the Amazon basin, from southern Colombia and Venezuela, through eastern Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, to northern Brazil and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size and stocky build, Olive-green upperparts, Golden-yellow underparts (brighter in males), Bluish-gray crown (males only), Short, conical bill
Description
The Golden-bellied Euphonia is a small, stocky tanager typically found in the canopy of tropical forests. Males are characterized by their olive-green upperparts, bright golden-yellow underparts, and a distinctive bluish-gray crown, while females are duller overall with a yellowish wash. They primarily feed on small fruits, especially mistletoe berries.
