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White-bellied Dacnis

Dacnis albiventris
Dacnis Pechiblanca
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Song

White-bellied Dacnis

Appearance: The male White-bellied Dacnis has a bright blue head, back, and wings, with a white belly and black throat. The female is less colorful, with a duller blue-green plumage.
Habitat: White-bellied Dacnis can be found in humid forests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas.
Behavior: These birds are typically found in small groups and feed on insects, fruit, and nectar. They are known for their acrobatic flight and can often be seen darting through the forest canopy.
Breeding: White-bellied Dacnis build cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs, where the female lays 2-3 eggs. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the young.
Conservation status: The White-bellied Dacnis is considered to be of least concern in terms of conservation status by the IUCN.
MALE
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Photo: © Héctor Bottai eBird S57494137 Macaulay Library ML 164779251
FEMALE
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Photo : © Tomaz Melo eBird S125303455 Macaulay Library ML 519870261

Distribution

Amazon region: The white-bellied Dacnis can be found in the Amazon region, particularly in the departments of Amazonas and Putumayo.

Taxonomy

The White-bellied Dacnis (Dacnis albiventris)
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Aves (Birds)
  • Order: Passeriformes
  • Family: Thraupidae
  • Genus: Dacnis
  • Species: Dacnis albiventris

Vocalization

The White-bellied Dacnis is known for its high-pitched, rapid trill that can be heard throughout the forests of this country. The vocalization is often described as a series of sharp, piercing notes that are repeated in quick succession. It is a melodious sound that helps the White-bellied Dacnis communicate with other members of its species and establish its territory..