Chestnut-bellied Euphonia
A species of Euphonias Scientific name : Euphonia pectoralis Genus : Euphonias
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia, A species of Euphonias
Botanical name: Euphonia pectoralis
Genus: Euphonias
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Description
The chestnut-bellied euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. It was formerly placed with the related Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The black-throated euphonia ("Euphonia vittata") is now thought to be a hybrid between the chestnut-bellied euphonia and the orange-bellied euphonia. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia primarily consumes small fruits from plants like melastomes and cacti, as well as arthropods found on bark. They probe flowers and feeders for nectar and insects, often foraging high in the trees either alone or in groups, and can be more conspicuous than similar species.
Habitat
The chestnut-bellied Euphonia is typically found in lush habitats, favoring the canopy layer of humid forests. This species thrives along the peripheries of forests and in areas where clearings are dotted with trees. Geographically, they inhabit broader regions characterized by tropical and subtropical climates.
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
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia 
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