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Short-billed Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes nitidus
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Short-billed Honeycreeper

Appearance: The Short-billed Honeycreeper is a small bird species found in Colombia. It is known for its vibrant blue and purple plumage, with a short, curved bill that is used to feed on nectar and insects.
Habitat: This species can be found in humid forests and forest edges, as well as in coffee plantations and gardens with flowering plants. Short-billed Honeycreepers are typically seen foraging for food in the canopy of trees.
Breeding: The breeding season for Short-billed Honeycreepers typically occurs from March to June. They build small cup-shaped nests in trees or bushes, where the female will lay 2-3 eggs. Both parents share the responsibility of incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.
Conservation status: The Short-billed Honeycreeper is considered to be of Least Concern by the IUCN.
MALE
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FEMALE
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Distribution

This bird species can be found in the Amazon region of Colombia, particularly in areas such as the Amazon Basin and the foothills of the Andes. The Short-billed Honeycreeper is also present along the species can be found in the Vichada, Guiana, and Vaupés.

Taxonomy

The Short-billed Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes nitidus)
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Aves (Birds)
  • Order: Passeriformes
  • Family: Thraupidae
  • Genus: Cyanerpes
  • Species: Cyanerpes nitidus

Vocalization

The Short-billed Honeycreeper is known for its high-pitched, melodious song that consists of rapid, repetitive notes. The vocalization is often described as a series of clear, flute-like whistles that are delivered in a fast and continuous manner. The call is often heard in the early morning and late afternoon, as it moves through the forest canopy seeking food.
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