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Photo: © Edwin Munera eBird S28516932 Macaulay Library ML 26098781
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Yellow-tufted Dacnis

Dacnis egregia
Dacnis Mechiamarilla
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Song

Yellow-tufted Dacnis

Appearance: The Yellow-tufted Dacnis is a brightly colored bird with a blue head, back, and wings, a yellow belly, and yellow tufts of feathers on its head.
Habitat: This species is found in humid forests and forest edges, as well as in coffee plantations and other agricultural areas with trees.
Behavior: Yellow-tufted Dacnis are known for their active and agile behavior, often seen flitting among the canopy in search of insects and fruit.
Breeding: The breeding habits of the Yellow-tufted Dacnis are not well documented, but they are believed to build cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs.
Conservation status:  The Yellow-tufted Dacnis is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
MALE
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Photo: © Edwin Munera eBird S28516932 Macaulay Library ML 26098781
FEMALE
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Photo : © Roger Ahlman eBird S34223295 Macaulay Library ML 48543971

Distribution

The Yellow-tufted Dacnis is found along the center of the country along the Cordillera Central. This species is abundant in Antioquia and Santander departments.

Taxonomy

The Yellow-tufted Dacnis (Dacnis egregia)
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Aves (Birds)
  • Order: Passeriformes
  • Family: Thraupidae
  • Genus: Dacnis egregia
  • Species: Dacnis egregia

Vocalization

The Yellow-tufted Dacnis is known for its high-pitched, rapid and musical trill. The vocalization is often described as a series of clear, whistled notes that are repeated in quick succession. The song is delivered from a high perch in the canopy and is used by males to attract mates and defend their territory.