Rufous-bellied Euphonia
NameRufous-bellied Euphonia
Common NameRufous-bellied Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia rufiventris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy blue-black plumage on the head, throat, upper breast, and upperparts. The lower breast, belly, and flanks are a vivid rufous-orange, often with a small yellow patch on the sides of the breast. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and a more muted rufous wash on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of high-pitched, tinkling, and buzzing notes, often delivered as short, sweet songs or contact calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western and northern Amazon Basin, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy blue-black upperparts, Bright rufous-orange underparts (male), Small size, Short, conical bill
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is characterized by its striking plumage. Males display glossy blue-black upperparts contrasting sharply with bright rufous-orange underparts. They typically forage in the canopy of tropical forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
