Elegant Euphonia
Chlorophonia elegantissima
Elegant Euphonia (Chlorophonia elegantissima) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Elegant Euphonia (Chlorophonia elegantissima) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 15 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Chlorophonia
- Species elegantissima
Quick facts
- Weight
- 15 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Elegant Euphonia is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Elegant Euphonia is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Elegant Euphonia (Chlorophonia elegantissima) belongs to the Fringillidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Mexico to w Panama.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 15 g, with a wing length of about 6.7 cm and a tail of around 3.9 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Elegant Euphonia?
The Elegant Euphonia is a very small bird that weighs around 15 g.
Where does the Elegant Euphonia live?
The Elegant Euphonia is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Mexico to w Panama, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Elegant Euphonia belong to?
The Elegant Euphonia (Chlorophonia elegantissima) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Elegant Euphonia eat?
The Elegant Euphonia is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Elegant Euphonia migrate?
The Elegant Euphonia is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
What sound does the Elegant Euphonia make?
1 real field recording of the Elegant Euphonia — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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