Yellow-tufted Dacnis
NameYellow-tufted Dacnis
Common NameYellow-tufted Dacnis
Scientific NameDacnis egregia
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, bright turquoise-blue upperparts, and vivid yellow underparts extending to the flanks. A distinctive yellow patch is visible on the shoulders. The eyes are bright yellow, and the bill is slender and black. Females are duller, mostly green with a yellowish belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the western Andes of Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, Turquoise-blue upperparts, Bright yellow underparts, Yellow shoulder patch, Yellow eyes, Small size
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is known for its striking plumage, featuring a black head, turquoise body, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
