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Turquoise Dacnis
Dacnis hartlaubi Sclater, PL, 1855
11–12 cmLength11 gWeight
The turquoise dacnis (Dacnis hartlaubi) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Turquoise Dacnis has been recorded at 23 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves ReserveColombia712 records
- Parque Tematico Cafetero Finca La Pedregoza, San Antonio del TequendamaColombia236 records
- Parque de La VidaColombia111 records
More places
- Condominio MonterreyColombia76 records
- La Alqueria Bird Watching StationColombia36 records
- SUEE BirdingColombia26 records
- Pauxi pauxi ProAves ReserveColombia21 records
- Ecohotel El DiamanteColombia18 records
- Parque Natural ChicaqueColombia16 records
- Camino Montezuma – Río ClaroColombia3 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 turquoise dacnis (Dacnis hartlaubi) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Colombia.
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Questions
How big is the Turquoise Dacnis?
The Turquoise Dacnis is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 11 g.
Where does the Turquoise Dacnis live?
Its breeding range: South America: Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Turquoise Dacnis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Turquoise Dacnis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Turquoise Dacnis as Near Threatened.
What does the Turquoise Dacnis eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Turquoise Dacnis in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 11–12 cm
- Weight
- 11 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 64 mm
- Tail
- 41 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Colombia
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 DacnisDacnis berlepschi
Scarlet-thighed DacnisDacnis venusta
Blue DacnisDacnis cayana
Yellow-bellied DacnisDacnis flaviventer
Black-faced DacnisDacnis lineata
Yellow-tufted DacnisDacnis egregia
Viridian DacnisDacnis viguieri
Black-legged DacnisDacnis nigripes
White-bellied DacnisDacnis albiventris
PlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diadema
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