Chestnut-bellied Euphonia
Euphonia pectoralis
The Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis) is a uncommon finches, euphonias, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 14 g. The chestnut-bellied euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias.
About the Chestnut-bellied Euphonia
The chestnut-bellied euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The chestnut-bellied euphonia is about 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs 15 to 16.5 g (0.53 to 0.58 oz). It is a smallish euphonia with a stout bill. The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have a glossy metallic blue head, breast, and upperparts. Their flight feathers and tail are dusky with a metallic blue tinge and metallic blue feather edges. A patch of elongated golden-yellow pectoral feathers protrudes in front of the wing. Their underparts below the breast are dark chestnut. Voice: The chestnut-bellied euphonia's song is "a short, harsh series of warbled notes that may include imitations of other birds". Its call is a "low, rattling, scratchy wru-wru-wru-wru-wru".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Chestnut-bellied Euphonia can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Chestnut-bellied Euphonia?
- The chestnut-bellied euphonia is about 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs 15 to 16.5 g (0.53 to 0.58 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Chestnut-bellied Euphonia?
- The Chestnut-bellied Euphonia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Chestnut-bellied Euphonia?
- The Chestnut-bellied Euphonia occurs in 3 countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Chestnut-bellied Euphonia?
- The Chestnut-bellied Euphonia is most easily confused with the Tawny-capped Euphonia, the Trinidad Euphonia and the White-lored Euphonia.
- Is the Chestnut-bellied Euphonia endangered?
- The Chestnut-bellied Euphonia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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