Chestnut-bellied Euphonia
Euphonia pectoralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusEuphonia (Typical Euphonias)
- SpeciesEuphonia pectoralis (Chestnut-bellied Euphonia)
About the Chestnut-bellied Euphonia
The chestnut-bellied euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The chestnut-bellied euphonia was formally described in 1801 with the binomial Pipra pectoralis, mistakenly identifying it as a manakin. The species was eventually reassigned to genus Euphonia. At the time, the genus Euphonia was a member of the family Thraupidae, the "true" tanagers. Multiple studies in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries resulted in Euphonia being reassigned to its present place in the family Fringillidae.
The "black-throated euphonia" ("Euphonia vittata") was originally described as a species but is now believed to be a hybrid between the chestnut-bellied euphonia and the orange-bellied euphonia (E. xanthogaster). The chestnut-bellied euphonia is monotypic.
The chestnut-bellied euphonia is about 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs 15 to 16.5 g (0.53 to 0.58 oz). It is a smallish euphonia with a stout bill. The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have a glossy metallic blue head, breast, and upperparts. Their flight feathers... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-bellied Euphonia in Tijuca National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-bellied Euphonia in Tijuca National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-bellied Euphonia sighting in Tijuca National Park, based on 202 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-bellied Euphonia in Tijuca National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-bellied Euphonia in Tijuca National Park in our monthly data.