Plumbeous Euphonia
A species of Euphonias Scientific name : Euphonia plumbea Genus : Euphonias
Plumbeous Euphonia, A species of Euphonias
Botanical name: Euphonia plumbea
Genus: Euphonias
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Description General Info
Description
The plumbeous euphonia (Euphonia plumbea) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. It is found in northern Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Plumbeous Euphonia primarily feeds on small fruits and berries without a specific preference for mistletoe berries. Often forages in pairs or small family groups, moving swiftly between trees at a distance for food.
Habitat
The plumbeous Euphonia is typically found in open scrubby woodlands, savanna-forest borders, and areas with bushes and scattered trees in savannas. It also inhabits scrubby vegetation surrounding large rock outcrops, often in regions characterized by white-sand soil. These environments are predominantly in tropical lowland areas.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Euphonias Species
Plumbeous Euphonia