Shining Honeycreeper
NameShining Honeycreeper
Common NameShining Honeycreeper
Scientific NameCyanerpes lucidus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMales are iridescent cobalt blue over most of the body, with black wings, tail, and a black mask extending from the lores through the eye. Their legs are bright yellow. Females are generally greener, with green upperparts and streaked yellowish underparts, and a less defined black mask.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series. They also produce soft, buzzy calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from southern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent blue plumage (male), Slender, decurved black bill, Black mask, Bright yellow legs (male), Small size
Description
This small, vibrant bird is known for its brilliant iridescent blue plumage in males, contrasting with black wings, tail, and a distinctive black mask. It possesses a slender, decurved black bill, perfectly adapted for feeding on nectar and insects. Shining Honeycreepers are active foragers, typically found in the canopy of tropical forests.
