Short-billed Honeycreeper
NameShort-billed Honeycreeper
Common NameShort-billed Honeycreeper
Scientific NameCyanerpes nitidus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent sky-blue body, with black wings, tail, and a distinct black mask extending from the lores through the eye and covering the throat. Their legs are bright red. Females are mostly green with a paler throat and yellowish belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' notes and a series of 'ssee-ssee-ssee' calls.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin across parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas, extending into eastern Panama.
Identifying FeaturesMale's brilliant blue and black plumage, Slender, slightly decurved black bill, Bright red legs, Small size (approx. 10-11 cm), Black mask across the eyes and throat in males
Description
The Short-billed Honeycreeper is a small, vibrant passerine bird known for its striking plumage. Males display brilliant blue and black, while females are predominantly green. They are typically found foraging in the canopy of humid lowland forests.
