Scarlet-thighed Dacnis (Dacnis venusta)
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Scarlet-thighed Dacnis

Dacnis venusta Lawrence, 1862

11–12 cmLength16 gWeight

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

Busiest months: March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Scarlet-thighed Dacnis has been recorded at 113 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica5,348 records
  2. Rancho NaturalistaCosta Rica2,482 records
  3. Curi-Cancha Refugio de Vida SilvestreCosta Rica2,222 records
More places
  1. Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica1,932 records
  2. Wilson Botanical GardenCosta Rica1,744 records
  3. Reserva El CopalCosta Rica1,547 records
  4. Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador1,387 records
  5. Hotel QuelitalesCosta Rica1,272 records
  6. Arenal MisticoparkCosta Rica760 records
  7. RN San Cipriano-EscalereteColombia648 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaPanamaEcuadorColombiaNicaragua

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-thighed dacnis (Dacnis venusta) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Scarlet-thighed Dacnis?

The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Scarlet-thighed Dacnis live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to northwestern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador.

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

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

Is the Scarlet-thighed Dacnis endangered?

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

What does the Scarlet-thighed Dacnis eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Scarlet-thighed Dacnis in?

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

At a glance

Length
11–12 cm
Weight
16 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
65 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to 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-breasted DacnisScarlet-breasted DacnisDacnis berlepschiBlue 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-thighed Dacnis

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