Spot-crowned Euphonia
NameSpot-crowned Euphonia
Common NameSpot-crowned Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia imitans
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy dark blue-purple upperparts, wings, and tail. The underparts are bright yellow, extending from the throat to the undertail coverts. A prominent yellow patch adorns the forecrown, with a smaller yellow spot on the nape. The bill is dark, and legs are gray.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and tinkling notes, often delivered as a rapid series of 'chip' or 'tsee' sounds. They also produce short, buzzy phrases.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of Costa Rica and western Panama, typically found in humid evergreen forests, forest edges, and secondary growth in foothills and lower montane zones.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Glossy dark blue-purple upperparts, Bright yellow underparts, Yellow crown patch, Short, conical bill, Found in humid forests of Costa Rica and Panama
Description
The Spot-crowned Euphonia is a small, striking passerine with a stocky build and short bill. Males display glossy dark blue-purple upperparts contrasting with bright yellow underparts and a distinctive yellow crown patch. They are typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of humid forests.
