Yellow-throated Euphonia
NameYellow-throated Euphonia
Common NameYellow-throated Euphonia
Scientific NameEuphonia hirundinacea
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy, iridescent dark blue upperparts, wings, and tail. The forehead and crown are bright yellow, and the throat, breast, and belly are vivid yellow. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish-green underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes, often described as 'swee-swee-swee' or 'chip-chip-chip' calls, and a more complex, warbling song.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from southern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and into western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size and stocky build, Male's striking dark blue upperparts and bright yellow underparts, Yellow crown patch on males, Short tail, Small, conical bill
Description
The Yellow-throated Euphonia is a small, stocky songbird known for the male's striking plumage. Males exhibit iridescent dark blue upperparts contrasting sharply with bright yellow underparts and a yellow crown patch. They are typically found foraging for small fruits in the canopy and forest edges.
