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Dacnis Azul

Dacnis cayana

Least Concern

About

Un tánager de colores brillantes del trópico sudamericano; los machos de dacnis azul muestran un plumaje turquesa-azul vivo con espalda y garganta negras, mientras que las hembras son verdes. Se encuentra en el dosel de bosques húmedos y en los bordes forestales desde Colombia y Venezuela hasta Bolivia y Brasil. Habita el follaje de las copas de los árboles, buscando frutas, bayas e insectos pequeños, y a menudo se une a bandadas mixtas de alimentación. Son importantes dispersores de semillas de árboles de frutos pequeños en los ecosistemas de la Amazonia y el Bosque Atlántico.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Dacnis cayana (Dacnis Azul)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒワミツドリ

Chinese 蓝锥嘴雀

Spanish Dacnis Azul

French Dacnis bleu

German Blaukopfpitpit

Portuguese saí-azul

Russian Синий дакнис

Similar Species in Dacnis

Dacnis Musliescarlata

Dacnis Ventriamarillo

Dacnis flaviventer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dacnis Azul?

The scientific name of Dacnis Azul is Dacnis cayana. It belongs to the genus Dacnis.

What is the conservation status of Dacnis Azul?

Dacnis Azul (Dacnis cayana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dacnis Azul live?

Dacnis Azul is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Dacnis Azul belong to?

Dacnis Azul (Dacnis cayana) belongs to the genus Dacnis, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Dacnis Azul endangered?

No, Dacnis Azul (Dacnis cayana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Dacnis Azul belong to?

Dacnis Azul (Dacnis cayana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Dacnis Azul?

The closest relatives of Dacnis Azul in the genus Dacnis include Dacnis Aguamarina, Dacnis Carinegro, Dacnis egregio, Dacnis Musliescarlata, Dacnis patinegro.