Rufous-bellied Euphonia
Euphonia rufiventris
The Rufous-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia rufiventris) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 6 countries, weighing about 14 g. The rufous-bellied euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias.
About the Rufous-bellied Euphonia
The rufous-bellied euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The rufous-bellied euphonia is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs 13 to 18 g (0.46 to 0.63 oz). It is a smallish euphonia with a stout bill. The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have a dark steel-blue head, throat, chest, and upperparts. Their flight feathers and tail are dusky with a steel-blue tinge and steel-blue feather edges. They have a patch of golden-yellow pectoral feathers that is usually hidden under the wing. Their underparts below the chest are mostly orange that is somewhat golden-yellow on the sides. Voice: The rufous-bellied euphonia's song is described as "a disjointed, mechanical series of pure whistles, quiet liquid sounds, and short warbles, with various phrases given before any is repeated". Its calls include "a rapid, deep, ringing chatter: tcheetcheetcheetchee and a liquid whit".
What the Rufous-bellied Euphonia sounds like
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 Rufous-bellied Euphonia?
- The rufous-bellied euphonia is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs 13 to 18 g (0.46 to 0.63 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufous-bellied Euphonia?
- The Rufous-bellied Euphonia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-bellied Euphonia?
- The Rufous-bellied Euphonia occurs in 6 countries, including Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia.
- What does a Rufous-bellied Euphonia sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Rufous-bellied Euphonia on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-bellied Euphonia?
- The Rufous-bellied Euphonia is most easily confused with the Fulvous-vented Euphonia, the Bronze-green Euphonia and the West Mexican Euphonia.
- Is the Rufous-bellied Euphonia endangered?
- The Rufous-bellied Euphonia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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