Plumbeous Euphonia
NamePlumbeous Euphonia
Common NamePlumbeous Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia plumbea
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)15.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a dark slate-gray head, nape, back, and wings. The throat, breast, belly, and undertail coverts are a vibrant yellow. Females are duller, generally olive-green above and yellowish below.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' notes, often given in a rapid series. Their song is a varied, tinkling melody.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, stocky build, short tail, dark slate-gray upperparts, bright yellow underparts (male), high-pitched calls, arboreal habits
Description
The Plumbeous Euphonia is a small, stocky songbird known for its striking plumage. Males feature a dark slate-gray head and back contrasting sharply with bright yellow underparts. They typically forage in the canopy of humid lowland forests.
