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Синий дакнис

Dacnis cayana

Least Concern

About

A brilliantly colored tanager-like bird of tropical South America, male blue dacnis display vivid turquoise-blue plumage with a black back and throat, while females are green. Found in humid forest canopy and forest edges from Colombia and Venezuela south to Bolivia and Brazil. They inhabit the treetop foliage foraging for fruit, berries, and small insects, often joining mixed-species feeding flocks. They are important seed dispersers for small-fruited trees in Amazonian and Atlantic Forest ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Синий дакнис?
The scientific name of Синий дакнис is Dacnis cayana. It belongs to the genus Dacnis.
What is the conservation status of Синий дакнис?
Синий дакнис (Dacnis cayana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Синий дакнис live?
Синий дакнис is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Синий дакнис belong to?
Синий дакнис (Dacnis cayana) belongs to the genus Dacnis, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Синий дакнис endangered?
No, Синий дакнис (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 Синий дакнис belong to?
Синий дакнис (Dacnis cayana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Синий дакнис?
The closest relatives of Синий дакнис in the genus Dacnis include Белобрюхий дакнис, Бирюзовый дакнис, Желтобрюхий дакнис, Краснобёдрый дакнис, Красногрудый дакнис.

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