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Mielero Púrpureo

Cyanerpes caeruleus

Least Concern

About

El mielerito purpura (Cyanerpes caeruleus) es un pequenyo tangara brillantemente colorido; los machos exhiben plumaje violeta-purpura profundo con alas negras y un llamativo parche amarillo en la pata, mientras que las hembras son de color verde intenso con estrias amarillas. Habita en los doseles de bosques tropicales humedos desde Colombia y Venezuela hasta Bolivia y Brasil, frecuentando bordes de bosque y bosque secundario. Sondea flores con su largo pico curvo en busca de nectar y tambien consume bayas e insectos pequenyos. Es un importante polinizador de flores del dosel tropical.

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

Cyanerpes caeruleus (Mielero Púrpureo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキミツドリ

Chinese 紫旋蜜雀

Spanish Mielero Púrpureo

French Guit-guit céruléen

German Purpurnaschvogel

Portuguese saí-de-perna-amarela

Russian Пурпурная танагра-медосос

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mielero Púrpureo?

The scientific name of Mielero Púrpureo is Cyanerpes caeruleus. It belongs to the genus Cyanerpes.

What is the conservation status of Mielero Púrpureo?

Mielero Púrpureo (Cyanerpes caeruleus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mielero Púrpureo live?

Mielero Púrpureo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Mielero Púrpureo belong to?

Mielero Púrpureo (Cyanerpes caeruleus) belongs to the genus Cyanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Mielero Púrpureo endangered?

No, Mielero Púrpureo (Cyanerpes caeruleus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mielero Púrpureo belong to?

Mielero Púrpureo (Cyanerpes caeruleus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Mielero Púrpureo?

The closest relatives of Mielero Púrpureo in the genus Cyanerpes include Mielero brillante, Mielero pata roja, Mielero Piquicorto.