Yellow-crowned Euphonia
A species of Euphonias Scientific name : Euphonia luteicapilla Genus : Euphonias
Yellow-crowned Euphonia, A species of Euphonias
Botanical name: Euphonia luteicapilla
Genus: Euphonias
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Description
The yellow-crowned euphonia (Euphonia luteicapilla) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, and is perhaps the most common euphonia in its range. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Yellow-crowned Euphonia primarily feasts on mistletoe berries and small fruits, complemented by insects. It exhibits specialized foraging behaviors adapted to its diet.
Habitat
The yellow-crowned Euphonia thrives in a range of dry to humid regions, preferring semi-open habitats like pastures, agricultural landscapes, and areas with scattered trees. It is often encountered along forest edges, clearings, and scrubby environments. Generally, this species avoids dense forest interiors, opting for lower elevation zones and foothills up to about 900 meters, though in some regions it might inhabit altitudes up to 1600 meters.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Euphonias Species
Yellow-crowned Euphonia 
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