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Yellow-tufted Dacnis

Dacnis egregia

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キバネヒワミツドリ
Chinese 黃簇錐嘴雀
Spanish Dacnis egregio
French Dacnis à plumets jaunes
German Gelbsteißpitpit

Similar Species in Dacnis

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Black-faced Dacnis
Dacnis lineata
Least Concern
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Black-legged Dacnis
Dacnis nigripes
Near Threatened
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Blue Dacnis
Dacnis cayana
Least Concern
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Scarlet-breasted Dacnis
Dacnis berlepschi
Vulnerable
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Scarlet-thighed Dacnis
Dacnis venusta
Least Concern
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Turquoise Dacnis
Dacnis hartlaubi
Vulnerable
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Viridian Dacnis
Dacnis viguieri
Near Threatened
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White-bellied Dacnis
Dacnis albiventris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-tufted Dacnis?
The scientific name of Yellow-tufted Dacnis is Dacnis egregia. It belongs to the genus Dacnis.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-tufted Dacnis?
Yellow-tufted Dacnis (Dacnis egregia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-tufted Dacnis live?
Yellow-tufted Dacnis is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Yellow-tufted Dacnis belong to?
Yellow-tufted Dacnis (Dacnis egregia) belongs to the genus Dacnis, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Yellow-tufted Dacnis endangered?
No, Yellow-tufted Dacnis (Dacnis egregia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellow-tufted Dacnis belong to?
Yellow-tufted Dacnis (Dacnis egregia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-tufted Dacnis?
The closest relatives of Yellow-tufted Dacnis in the genus Dacnis include Black-faced Dacnis, Black-legged Dacnis, Blue Dacnis, Scarlet-breasted Dacnis, Scarlet-thighed Dacnis.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Dacnis — 10 Species

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Black-faced Dacnis
Dacnis lineata
LC 🐾
Black-legged Dacnis
Dacnis nigripes
NT 🐾
Blue Dacnis
Dacnis cayana
LC 🐾
Scarlet-breasted Dacnis
Dacnis berlepschi
VU 🐾
Scarlet-thighed Dacnis
Dacnis venusta
LC 🐾
Turquoise Dacnis
Dacnis hartlaubi
VU 🐾
Viridian Dacnis
Dacnis viguieri
NT 🐾
White-bellied Dacnis
Dacnis albiventris
LC 🐾
Yellow-bellied Dacnis
Dacnis flaviventer
LC
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Yellow-tufted Dacnis
Dacnis egregia
LC
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