Scrub Euphonia
NameScrub Euphonia
Common NameScrub Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia affinis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMale plumage features bright yellow on the belly, flanks, and rump, contrasting with glossy blue-black on the back, wings, tail, and crown. A distinctive yellow patch is present on the forehead. Females are duller, predominantly olive-green with a yellowish wash on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'sweet' or 'tseet' call, and a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from southern Mexico south through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, extending into parts of Panama.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright yellow underparts (male), Glossy blue-black upperparts (male), Yellow forehead patch (male), Short, conical bill
Description
A small, stocky songbird, the male Scrub Euphonia is strikingly colored with bright yellow underparts and glossy blue-black upperparts. They are often found in pairs or small groups, foraging for small fruits and insects in semi-open woodlands and gardens.
