Golden-rumped Euphonia
Chlorophonia cyanocephala
Golden-rumped Euphonia (Chlorophonia cyanocephala) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Golden-rumped Euphonia (Chlorophonia cyanocephala) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 14 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Chlorophonia
- Species cyanocephala
Where it lives
Northern Colombia to (formerly) Trinidad and the Guianas; in Andes to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina; southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina
Quick facts
- Weight
- 14 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Golden-rumped 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 Golden-rumped Euphonia is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Golden-rumped Euphonia (Chlorophonia cyanocephala) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA n Colombia to (formerly) Trinidad and the Guianas; in Andes to Bolivia and nw Argentina; se Brazil, e Paraguay and ne Argentina.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 14 g, with a wing length of about 6.4 cm and a tail of around 3.8 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Golden-rumped Euphonia?
The Golden-rumped Euphonia is a very small bird that weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Golden-rumped Euphonia live?
The Golden-rumped Euphonia is found across South America with a range covering SA n Colombia to (formerly) Trinidad and the Guianas; in Andes to Bolivia and nw Argentina; se Brazil, e Paraguay and ne Argentina, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Golden-rumped Euphonia belong to?
The Golden-rumped Euphonia (Chlorophonia cyanocephala) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Golden-rumped Euphonia eat?
The Golden-rumped Euphonia is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Golden-rumped Euphonia migrate?
The Golden-rumped Euphonia is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Golden-rumped Euphonia make?
1 real field recording of the Golden-rumped Euphonia — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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