Apapane vs Elegant Euphonia

Apapane

Himatione sanguinea

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ʻApapane are small at 13 cm (5.1 in) when fully grown. They are sexually dimorphic in size: male ʻapapane have a mass of 16 g (0.56 oz), while females average 14.4 g (0.51 oz). Adult ʻapapane are overall bright crimson, with distinct white undertail-coverts and lower abdomen feathers. They have black primaries and retricies. Juvenile ʻapapane are yellow-brown and gray, with the same white plumage as adults, and molt into crimson plumage over the course of two years. 'Apapane are often seen in a tail-up posture, showing off their white feathers. Voice: ʻApapane are active singers, including in flight. There is considerable variation in their calls and songs, but phrases are often repeated. They are known to sing at a perch for 10-30 second intervals, and their song may include repeated squeaks, whistles, rasps, melodic trills, and clicking sounds.

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Elegant Euphonia

Chlorophonia elegantissima

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The elegant euphonia is 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs 13 to 17 g (0.46 to 0.60 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males of the nominate subspecies C. e. elegantissima have a rufous forehead with a thin black border behind it. Their crown and nape are bright turquoise-blue that extends forward from the latter under the ear coverts. The rest of their head and their throat are black. Their upperparts, tail, and wings are glossy purplish black. Their underparts are tawny-orange that is darkest on the breast. Adult females have a rufous forehead. Voice: The elegant euphonia's song has been described as a "rapidly delivered liquid warble lasting up to several minutes with various complaining chatters, buzzes, and clear whistles". Its calls include "a sharp sip or suiit and a nasal ernt".

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