Purple-throated Euphonia
Euphonia chlorotica
The Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica) is a uncommon finches, euphonias, and alli found in 12 countries, weighing about 11 g. The purple-throated euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias.
About the Purple-throated Euphonia
The purple-throated euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, though in French Guiana only as a vagrant.
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How to identify it
The purple-throated euphonia is 9 to 10 cm (3.5 to 3.9 in) long and weighs about 8 to 14 g (0.28 to 0.49 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males of the nominate subspecies E. c. chlorotica have a bright yellow forehead and forecrown; the color extends to the rear of the eye. The rest of their head and their upperparts are glossy blue-black that in good light has a purplish tinge. The upper side of their tail is blackish and the underside duller with white on the inner webs of the outer two or three pairs of feathers. Voice: The purple-throated euphonia's song is "a jumbled series of squeaks, harsh notes and whistles" that is infrequently heard. A typical call is "a high, clear, whistled teee, deee" that is often lengthened to three or four notes as "teee, deee, deee"; occasionally it makes only a single "teee". The notes are on a single pitch.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in French Guiana.
When to see it
The Purple-throated Euphonia can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Purple-throated Euphonia?
- The purple-throated euphonia is 9 to 10 cm (3.5 to 3.9 in) long and weighs about 8 to 14 g (0.28 to 0.49 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Purple-throated Euphonia?
- The Purple-throated Euphonia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Purple-throated Euphonia?
- The Purple-throated Euphonia occurs in 12 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Colombia and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Purple-throated Euphonia?
- The Purple-throated Euphonia is most easily confused with the Orange-bellied Euphonia, the Yellow-crowned Euphonia and the Olive-backed Euphonia.
- Is the Purple-throated Euphonia endangered?
- The Purple-throated Euphonia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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