Golden-sided Euphonia
Euphonia cayennensis
The Golden-sided Euphonia (Euphonia cayennensis) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 14 g. The golden-sided euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias.
About the Golden-sided Euphonia
The golden-sided euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in northern Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and eastern Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The golden-sided euphonia is about 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs about 12 to 16 g (0.42 to 0.56 oz). It is a smallish euphonia with a stout bill. The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males are almost entirely dark glossy steel-blue. Their flight feathers and tail are dusky with a steel-blue tinge and steel-blue feather edges. A patch of elongated golden-yellow pectoral feathers that protrude in front of the wing give the species its English name. Adult females have a yellowish forehead and face, an olive crown and nape, and olive upperparts, wings, and tail. Voice: The golden-sided euphonia's call is "a low, harsh, and gravelly j’a’a’a’a repeated 2–6 times, sometimes quickly. gives longer, faster, and buzzy rattle, bjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj, c. 2 seconds, and nasal ruee-e-et". Observers have also reported a duet of short flat whistles and other notes.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, 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 Golden-sided Euphonia?
- The golden-sided euphonia is about 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs about 12 to 16 g (0.42 to 0.56 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Golden-sided Euphonia?
- The Golden-sided Euphonia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Golden-sided Euphonia?
- The Golden-sided Euphonia occurs in 5 countries, including Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela.
- What birds look similar to a Golden-sided Euphonia?
- The Golden-sided Euphonia is most easily confused with the Plumbeous Euphonia, the Finsch's Euphonia and the Green-chinned Euphonia.
- Is the Golden-sided Euphonia endangered?
- The Golden-sided Euphonia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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