Scarlet-breasted Dacnis (Dacnis berlepschi)
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Scarlet-breasted Dacnis

Dacnis berlepschi Hartert, EJO, 1900

12 cmLength13 gWeight

The scarlet-breasted dacnis (Dacnis berlepschi) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: February and November · Most records: Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Scarlet-breasted Dacnis has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador1,390 records
  2. Reserva Rio CanandeEcuador292 records
  3. Rio SilancheEcuador263 records
More places
  1. Playa de Oro Reserva de Los TigrillosEcuador125 records
  2. Rio Silanche – entrance roadEcuador18 records
  3. Rancho SuamoxEcuador2 records
  4. Jama-Coaque ReserveEcuador1 record
  5. Mashpi – Lodge and trailsEcuador1 record
  6. Sendero Frutti Tour & BirdwatchingEcuador1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The scarlet-breasted dacnis (Dacnis berlepschi) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the Scarlet-breasted Dacnis?

The Scarlet-breasted Dacnis is about 12 cm long and weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Scarlet-breasted Dacnis live?

Its breeding range: South America: far southwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Scarlet-breasted Dacnis?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Scarlet-breasted Dacnis endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Scarlet-breasted Dacnis as Least Concern.

What does the Scarlet-breasted Dacnis eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Scarlet-breasted Dacnis in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
12 cm
Weight
13 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: far southwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Dacnis

Other birds in the genus Dacnis

Scarlet-thighed DacnisScarlet-thighed DacnisDacnis venustaBlue DacnisBlue DacnisDacnis cayanaYellow-bellied DacnisYellow-bellied DacnisDacnis flaviventerTurquoise DacnisTurquoise DacnisDacnis hartlaubiBlack-faced DacnisBlack-faced DacnisDacnis lineataYellow-tufted DacnisYellow-tufted DacnisDacnis egregiaViridian DacnisViridian DacnisDacnis viguieriBlack-legged DacnisBlack-legged DacnisDacnis nigripesWhite-bellied DacnisWhite-bellied DacnisDacnis albiventrisPlushcapPlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diadema
Scarlet-breasted Dacnis

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