Hispaniolan Euphonia
NameHispaniolan Euphonia
Common NameHispaniolan Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia dominicensis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe male Hispaniolan Euphonia features a brilliant sky-blue crown and nape, contrasting sharply with a glossy black face, throat, and upperparts. Its underparts are a vibrant golden-yellow, often with a small white patch on the undertail coverts. Females are generally duller, with olive-green upperparts and grayish underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of sweet, clear whistles and trills, often interspersed with buzzing notes. It also produces sharp, distinct call notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, which includes the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Identifying Featuresbright blue cap, glossy black upperparts, golden-yellow underparts, small size, stocky build
Description
This small, stocky songbird is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, known for the male's striking plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of forests, feeding on a diet rich in fruits and some insects. The bird in the image is actively vocalizing, perched on a branch amidst green foliage.
