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Viridian Dacnis
Dacnis viguieri Oustalet, 1883
9.5–10 cmLength13 gWeight
The viridian dacnis (Dacnis viguieri) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The viridian dacnis (Dacnis viguieri) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia and Panama.
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Questions
How big is the Viridian Dacnis?
The Viridian Dacnis is about 9.5–10 cm long and weighs around 13 g.
Where does the Viridian Dacnis live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Panama and Colombia.
Is the Viridian Dacnis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Viridian Dacnis as Least Concern.
What does the Viridian Dacnis eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Viridian Dacnis in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 9.5–10 cm
- Weight
- 13 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 58 mm
- Tail
- 39 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 14 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: Panama and 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
Turquoise DacnisDacnis hartlaubi
Black-faced DacnisDacnis lineata
Yellow-tufted DacnisDacnis egregia
Black-legged DacnisDacnis nigripes
White-bellied DacnisDacnis albiventris
PlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diadema
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