White-lored Euphonia (Euphonia chrysopasta)
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White-lored Euphonia

Euphonia chrysopasta Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1869

9–10 cmLength14 gWeight

The white-lored euphonia or golden-bellied euphonia (Euphonia chrysopasta) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias.

Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador

White-lored Euphonia has been recorded at 137 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 9 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sani LodgeEcuador584 records
  2. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil481 records
  3. Bosque BavariaColombia410 records
More places
  1. Manu BiolodgePeru400 records
  2. Sacha LodgeEcuador385 records
  3. RN Rancho CamanáColombia280 records
  4. Reserva Natural La Isla EscondidaColombia260 records
  5. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru252 records
  6. El Escondite Reserva NaturalColombia208 records
  7. Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil205 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruColombiaEcuadorBrazilBoliviaGuyanaSurinameVenezuela

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 white-lored euphonia or golden-bellied euphonia (Euphonia chrysopasta) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the White-lored Euphonia?

The White-lored Euphonia is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the White-lored Euphonia live?

Its breeding range: South America: Guiana Shield and Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the White-lored Euphonia?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-lored Euphonia endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-lored Euphonia as Least Concern.

What does the White-lored Euphonia eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the White-lored Euphonia in?

It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

South America: Guiana Shield and Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae
Genus
Euphonia

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White-lored Euphonia

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