Scarlet-thighed Dacnis
Dacnis venusta
The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis (Dacnis venusta) is a uncommon tanager found in 5 countries, weighing about 16 g. The scarlet-thighed dacnis is a tanager native to Central and northernmost South America.
About the Scarlet-thighed Dacnis
The scarlet-thighed dacnis is a tanager native to Central and northernmost South America.
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How to identify it
The iris of the scarlet-thighed dacnis is bright red in male individuals, and duller red in the females. The males have a characteristic bright turquoise blue crown and nape, sides of head and neck, centre of back, rump and scapulars. The forehead, lores, sides of back, wings and tail, mid-throat, and the entire remaining underparts of the male birds are black; the thighs are scarlet, but these are usually hidden.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Scarlet-thighed Dacnis?
- The iris of the scarlet-thighed dacnis is bright red in male individuals, and duller red in the females. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Scarlet-thighed Dacnis?
- The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
- Where can you see a Scarlet-thighed Dacnis?
- The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis occurs in 5 countries, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Nicaragua.
- What birds look similar to a Scarlet-thighed Dacnis?
- The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis is most easily confused with the Black-faced Dacnis, the Yellow-bellied Dacnis and the Turquoise Dacnis.
- Is the Scarlet-thighed Dacnis endangered?
- The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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