Mielero Pico-de-tuna
Short-billed Honeycreeper
Cyanerpes nitidus
Song
Short-billed Honeycreeper
Appearance: The Short-billed Honeycreeper is a small bird species found in forested regions in the eastern part. 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 and gardens with flowering plants. Short-billed Honeycreepers are seen foraging for food in the canopy of trees.
Breeding: The breeding season for Short-billed Honeycreepers 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
FEMALE
Distribution
This bird species can be found in the Amazon region, 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 Vichada, Guianía, 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.