Chestnut-bellied Euphonia

Subspecies:

Euphonia pectoralis pectoralis: (Latham, 1801), No subspecies.

Description: 12 cm. The male is distinguished by its bright dark blue back, yellow shoulders, and red belly, which is very striking. In contrast, the female is much more modest, with a more uniform olive color, a grayish belly, and yellowish flanks. It is a species that is easy to spot due to its contrasting colors in the environment and because it often forms mixed flocks with other species.

Sexual Dimorphism: Very noticeable, easily distinguishable in field observation.

Habitat: Forests (upper and middle layers), it approaches populated areas in search of food.

Geographical Distribution: In Argentina, it is only found in the province of Misiones, the south and east of Brazil, and the east of Paraguay.

Breeding: It builds a small spherical nest with a lateral entrance, hidden among the leaves. The female lays 2 to 5 eggs, which she incubates for an average of fifteen days.

Diet: Fruits and insects.

Author of this description: Diego Oscar