Turquoise Dacnis
A species of Typical Dacnises Scientific name : Dacnis hartlaubi Genus : Typical Dacnises
Turquoise Dacnis, A species of Typical Dacnises
Botanical name: Dacnis hartlaubi
Genus: Typical Dacnises
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Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The turquoise dacnis (Dacnis hartlaubi) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Colombia. It is a rather distinct species of dacnis, formerly separated in the monotypic genus Pseudodacnis. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The turquoise Dacnis thrives in high-humidity montane evergreen forests, favoring forest edges and upper canopies abundant with epiphytes. Adapted to both primary and secondary habitats, the bird can also be found in cloud forests and in forest fragments adjacent to open areas. Additionally, turquoise Dacnis utilizes human-altered environments like shade-grown coffee plantations with natural forest borders and Cedrela shade trees.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Typical Dacnises Species
Turquoise Dacnis