West Mexican Euphonia
NameWest Mexican Euphonia
Common NameWest Mexican Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia godmani
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMale has glossy purplish-blue upperparts, throat, and sides of head, with a bright yellow forehead and crown patch. Underparts are vibrant yellow, and undertail coverts are white. Females are duller, primarily olive-green with yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include varied, often clear and whistled notes, sometimes incorporating buzzy or chattering sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Mexico, ranging from southern Sonora and Chihuahua south through the Pacific slope to Oaxaca.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male's vibrant yellow underparts, Male's purplish-blue upperparts, Male's yellow crown patch, Short, conical bill
Description
This small, stocky tanager is characterized by the male's striking plumage of bright yellow underparts and a dark purplish-blue back and head, topped with a prominent yellow cap. It is typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and subcanopy of forests.
