Orange-bellied Euphonia
A species of Euphonias Scientific name : Euphonia xanthogaster Genus : Euphonias
Orange-bellied Euphonia, A species of Euphonias
Botanical name: Euphonia xanthogaster
Genus: Euphonias
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Description General Info
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Description
The orange-bellied euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster) is a species of bird in the finch family, Fringillidae. They were formerly considered tanagers (Thraupidae). It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. 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 orange-bellied euphonia and the chestnut-bellied euphonia.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Orange-bellied Euphonia primarily consumes fruits and berries, supplemented with insects, spiders, and vegetable matter. Orange-bellied Euphonia displays varied foraging behaviors to seek out these foods and has a particular preference for certain fruiting trees, showcasing unique dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Orange-bellied Euphonia thrives in a variety of humid environments, including wet forests, forest borders, and areas with scattered trees. They are also seen in gaps caused by treefalls and clearings that maintain a humid atmosphere. In the Andean region, orange-bellied Euphonia is found in pre-montane and montane rainforests, known as cloud forests, alongside wooded borders and within shady plantations. These birds inhabit both várzea and terra firme forests in the Amazon basin. While orange-bellied Euphonia prefers older secondary growth forests over open clearings, its presence is less frequent on young river-edge vegetation and river islands. Their altitudinal range varies greatly, extending from lowland tropical forests to mountainous regions, often between 350 and 2250 meters above sea level.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Euphonias Species
Orange-bellied Euphonia