Mielero Patiamarillo
Shining Honeycreeper
Cyanerpes lucidus
Song
Shining Honeycreeper
Appearance: The male Shining Honeycreeper has a striking appearance with bright blue and purple plumage on its head, back, and wings, and a vibrant yellow belly. The female is less colorful, with greenish-blue plumage and a yellow belly.
Habitat: Shining Honeycreepers can be found in the canopy of humid forests, often near fruiting trees and flowering plants. They are also commonly found in forest edges and secondary growth..
Behavior: These birds are active and agile, often moving quickly through the forest canopy in search of fruit, nectar, and insects. They are known for their acrobatic feeding behavior, hanging upside down to reach food.
Breeding: Shining Honeycreepers build small cup-shaped nests in trees, typically using plant fibers, moss, and spider silk. The female lays 2-3 eggs, which are incubated for about 12-14 days. Both parents help feed and care for the chicks.
Conservation status: The Shining Honeycreeper is considered to be of least concern in terms of conservation status in Colombia by the IUCN.
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Distribution
The Shining Honeycreeper is primarily found in the northern regions of the Chocó biodiversity area.
Taxonomy
The Shinning Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes lucidus)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Cyanerpes
- Species: Cyanerpes lucidus
Vocalization
The Shining Honeycreeper vocalizes with a series of high-pitched, melodious chirps and trills. Its song is often described as a sweet, flute-like melody that is both beautiful and captivating. The bird uses its vocalizations to communicate with other members of its species, as well as to attract mates and defend its territory.
