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Photo: ©  Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S64915859 Macaulay Library ML 213060041
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Shining Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes lucidus
Mielero Patiamarillo
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Song

Shining Honeycreeper

Appearance: The male Shining Honeycreeper has a striking look 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 are 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 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.
MALE
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Photo: ©  Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S64915859 Macaulay Library ML 213060041
FEMALE
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Photo : © Christopher Becerra eBird S57501180 Macaulay Library ML 164828641

Distribution

The Shining Honeycreeper is 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.