Bronze-green Euphonia
A species of Euphonias Scientific name : Euphonia mesochrysa Genus : Euphonias
Bronze-green Euphonia, A species of Euphonias
Botanical name: Euphonia mesochrysa
Genus: Euphonias
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The bronze-green euphonia (Euphonia mesochrysa) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (formerly in Thraupidae). It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Bronze-green Euphonia predominantly consumes fruits, particularly berries from trees and shrubs like melastomes and Cecropia. Occasionally, bronze-green Euphonia eats insects. Feeding mainly involves foraging quietly in small flocks, often with other small tanagers, and inspecting moss, lichens, epiphytes, and mistletoe for food.
Habitat
The habitat of bronze-green Euphonia is primarily characterized by humid and wet montane forests, commonly referred to as cloud forests. These birds inhabit areas with steep hillside forests and are often found along forest borders. Additionally, bronze-green Euphonia frequents small trees and shrubs in clearings, as well as areas affected by landslides and roadside vegetation. They are predominantly associated with higher altitude forest regions.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Euphonias Species
Bronze-green Euphonia 
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