Yellow-bellied Dacnis
NameYellow-bellied Dacnis
Common NameYellow-bellied Dacnis
Scientific NameDacnis flaviventer
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a black face, throat, and upper back, contrasting with an iridescent green crown and nape. Their underparts, rump, and a prominent shoulder patch are bright yellow. The wings and tail are black, and they possess a distinctive red iris. Females are duller, mostly green with a paler yellowish-green belly.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations typically consist of thin, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'seet' notes, often given in a series. They also produce soft, buzzy calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the western and northern Amazon Basin, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela. They inhabit tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, forest edges, and clearings.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male's black head with green crown, Male's bright yellow underparts and rump, Red iris (in both sexes, but more prominent in male), Thin, pointed bill
Description
The Yellow-bellied Dacnis is a small, brightly colored tanager found in the canopy of tropical forests. Males are particularly striking with their black and yellow plumage, while females are predominantly green. They are active foragers, often seen gleaning insects or sipping nectar and fruit juices.
