Tawny-capped Euphonia
A species of Euphonias Scientific name : Euphonia anneae Genus : Euphonias
Tawny-capped Euphonia, A species of Euphonias
Botanical name: Euphonia anneae
Genus: Euphonias
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Description
The tawny-capped euphonia (Euphonia anneae) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Tawny-capped Euphonia primarily consumes small berries, including mistletoe, melastome species, and figs, as well as Ericaceae such as Anthurium. They also eat insects, indicating an opportunistic dietary behavior.
Habitat
Tawny-capped Euphonia predominantly inhabits humid and wet pre-montane and montane forests, often found in cloudforests. They are also common along forest edges, within tall secondary woodlands, and around treefall openings. They favor the upper canopy of trees in these clearings. Geographically, tawny-capped Euphonia reside in broader montane regions, ranging mostly from 600–1700 meters of elevation, occasionally wandering down to lower elevations or up to 2100 meters, which may indicate vagrant individuals.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Michael Woodruff
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Euphonias Species
Tawny-capped Euphonia