Trinidad Euphonia
NameTrinidad Euphonia
Common NameTrinidad Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia trinitatis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy blue-black upperparts, throat, and sides of the head, contrasting with a bright yellow forehead/crown patch and vivid yellow underparts. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish-olive underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, clear, whistled notes, often a series of 'swee-swee-swee' or 'chip' calls, and a varied, pleasant song.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, specifically northeastern Colombia, Venezuela, and the island of Trinidad.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male's glossy blue-black and bright yellow plumage, Yellow crown patch on male, Short, conical bill
Description
The Trinidad Euphonia is a small, stocky finch known for its striking plumage. Males display glossy blue-black upperparts and vibrant yellow underparts, often seen foraging for fruit in forest edges and gardens.
