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saí-azul

Dacnis cayana

Least Concern

About

Ave tangarídea de coloração brilhante das florestas tropicais da América do Sul, os machos de Dacnis cayana exibem plumagem azul-turquesa vívida com dorso e garganta negros, enquanto as fêmeas são verdes. Encontrada no dossel de florestas úmidas e bordas florestais desde Colômbia e Venezuela até a Bolívia e o Brasil. Habitam a folhagem do topo das árvores em busca de frutas, bagas e pequenos insetos, frequentemente integrando bandos mistos de alimentação. São importantes dispersoras de sementes de árvores de frutos pequenos nos ecossistemas amazônico e da Mata Atlântica.

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 (Songbirds)

Species

Dacnis cayana (saí-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

saí-de-barriga-branca

Scarlet-breasted Dacnis

Dacnis berlepschi

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of saí-azul?

The scientific name of saí-azul is Dacnis cayana. It belongs to the genus Dacnis.

What is the conservation status of saí-azul?

saí-azul (Dacnis cayana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does saí-azul live?

saí-azul is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does saí-azul belong to?

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

Is saí-azul endangered?

No, saí-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 saí-azul belong to?

saí-azul (Dacnis cayana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of saí-azul?

The closest relatives of saí-azul in the genus Dacnis include saí-amarela, saí-de-barriga-branca, saí-de-máscara-preta, saí-de-pernas-pretas, Viridian Dacnis.