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Euphoniinae
Euphoniinae is a subfamily of finches endemic to the Neotropics. It contains two genera, ''Euphonia'' and ''Chlorophonia''. The two genera were at one time included in the tanager family Thraupidae. In a large phylogenetic study of the finch family using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences published in 2012, Zuccon and colleagues found that the only ''Chlorophonia'' species included in their analysis, the blue-naped chlorophonia, was nested within the ''Euphonia''. This indicated that the genus ''Euphonia'' was paraphyletic In taxonomy (general), taxonomy, a group is paraphyletic if it consists of the group's most recent common ancestor, last common ancestor and most of its descendants, excluding a few Monophyly, monophyletic subgroups. The group is said to be pa .... A study with more species would be necessary to resolve the taxonomy of the subfamily. Species list SUBFAMILY EUPHONIINAE References {{Taxonbar, from=Q4290480 Fringillidae Bird subfamilies * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finches
The true finches are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Fringillidae. Finches have stout conical bills adapted for eating seeds and nuts and often have colourful plumage. They occupy a great range of habitats where they are usually resident and do not migrate. They have a worldwide distribution except for Australia and the polar regions. The family Fringillidae contains more than two hundred species divided into fifty genera. It includes species known as siskins, canaries, redpolls, serins, grosbeaks and euphonias. Many birds in other families are also commonly called "finches". These groups include the estrildid finches (Estrildidae) of the Old World tropics and Australia; some members of the Old World bunting family (Emberizidae) and the New World sparrow family (Passerellidae); and the Darwin's finches of the Galapagos islands, now considered members of the tanager family (Thraupidae).Newton (1973), Clement ''et al.'' (1993) Finches and canaries were us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euphonia
Euphonias are members of the genus ''Euphonia'', a group of Neotropical birds in the finch family. They and the chlorophonias comprise the subfamily Euphoniinae. The genus name is of Greek origin and refers to the birds' pleasing song, meaning "sweet-voiced" ( ''eu'' means "well" or "good" and ''phōnē'' means "sound", hence "of good sound"). Most male euphonias are dark metallic blue above and bright yellow below. Many have contrasting pale foreheads and white undertails. Some have light blue patches on the head and/or orangish underparts. Females much more plain, predominantly olive-green all over. They range in overall length from . They eat small fruit and berries, particularly mistletoe (Loranthaceae). Some species may also eat some insects. Euphonias were once considered members of the tanager family, Thraupidae. A molecular phylogenetic study of the finch family Fringillidae published in 2012 included 9 species from the genus ''Euphonia'' and a single species from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euphonia
Euphonias are members of the genus ''Euphonia'', a group of Neotropical birds in the finch family. They and the chlorophonias comprise the subfamily Euphoniinae. The genus name is of Greek origin and refers to the birds' pleasing song, meaning "sweet-voiced" ( ''eu'' means "well" or "good" and ''phōnē'' means "sound", hence "of good sound"). Most male euphonias are dark metallic blue above and bright yellow below. Many have contrasting pale foreheads and white undertails. Some have light blue patches on the head and/or orangish underparts. Females much more plain, predominantly olive-green all over. They range in overall length from . They eat small fruit and berries, particularly mistletoe (Loranthaceae). Some species may also eat some insects. Euphonias were once considered members of the tanager family, Thraupidae. A molecular phylogenetic study of the finch family Fringillidae published in 2012 included 9 species from the genus ''Euphonia'' and a single species from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thraupidae
The tanagers (singular ) comprise the bird family Thraupidae, in the order Passeriformes. The family has a Neotropical distribution and is the second-largest family of birds. It represents about 4% of all avian species and 12% of the Neotropical birds. Traditionally, the family contained around 240 species of mostly brightly colored fruit-eating birds. As more of these birds were studied using modern molecular techniques, it became apparent that the traditional families were not monophyletic. ''Euphonia'' and ''Chlorophonia'', which were once considered part of the tanager family, are now treated as members of the Fringillidae, in their own subfamily (Euphoniinae). Likewise, the genera ''Piranga'' (which includes the scarlet tanager, summer tanager, and western tanager), '' Chlorothraupis'', and '' Habia'' appear to be members of the cardinal family, and have been reassigned to that family by the American Ornithological Society. Description Tanagers are small to medium-sized b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow-throated Euphonia
The yellow-throated euphonia (''Euphonia hirundinacea'') is a species of songbird in the family Fringillidae. It is found in southeastern Mexico and throughout Central America with its range stretching from Belize south to western Panama. It inhabits primarily both humid and dry regions where it prefers the forest edge, open woodland, and shaded plantations. It has two subspecies, the nominate subspecies ''Euphonia hirundinacea'' ''hirundinacea'' and ''Euphonia hirundinacea gnatho''. This finch is a small bird with pointed wings and a short bill and short tail. Males of this species have dark glossy blue-black upperparts excluding a yellow forecrown, and bright yellow underparts, while females have olive green upperparts and whitish-gray breast and lower parts. It has a shrill song that alternates between high-pitched and moderately pitched and appears to be able to mimic some calls of other birds. The yellow-throated euphonia is a frugivore that feeds primarily on mistletoe berrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden-browed Chlorophonia
The golden-browed chlorophonia (''Chlorophonia callophrys'') is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. It is uncommon in subtropical or tropical moist montane forest above elevation. Description A brightly coloured bird, the golden-browed chlorophonia is distinctive within its range. The male is bright green above and yellow below, with a wide golden-yellow eyebrow stripe and a violet-blue cap. It has a narrow blue eye ring and a thin blue line extending from its nape to its breast. The female is similar, but without the golden brown and yellow breast; these are both replaced with green. They average in length. It has a soft whistling call: ''wheeeeuuu''. Folklore In Costa Rica, its local common name is the rualdo. There is a legend of how this bird used to have a wonderful singing voice, but offered that to the volcano Poás to prevent a young woman from having to be sacrificed, thus keeping the volcano from erupting. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scrub Euphonia
The scrub euphonia (''Euphonia affinis'') is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. Taxonomy ''Euphonia affinis'' is divided into several subspecies. The species ''E. godmani'' of the Pacific coast of central Mexico is now considered to be a full species, West Mexican euphonia (''Euphonia godmani''). Description Both sexes have a thin, fine bill, smaller than that of other euphonias. Legs and eyes are dark. The male is bright yellow below and black above, with a small yellow spot on the forecrown. The crissum is white. Females have a grey head, dusky olive upperparts, buff-grey underparts, and white belly and crissum. Breeding Its nest is a globular structure with a side entrance, placed in tangles of vegetation or another protected place. The eggs number 2-5 and are whitish with brown speckles. Distribution and habitat The scrub euphonia ranges on both coasts of Mexico, south from the states Sonora and Nuevo Leon, as well as much of the country east of the I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velvet-fronted Euphonia
The velvet-fronted euphonia (''Euphonia concinna'') is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, having recently been moved there from the Thraupidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and heavily degraded former forest. References velvet-fronted euphonia Birds of the Colombian Andes Endemic birds of Colombia velvet-fronted euphonia velvet-fronted euphonia The velvet-fronted euphonia (''Euphonia concinna'') is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, having recently been moved there from the Thraupidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest ... Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Fringillidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trinidad Euphonia
The Trinidad euphonia (''Euphonia trinitatis'') is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. It is common in northern Colombia and northern Venezuela and uncommon to rare on the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Like all euphonias, it is small, stocky, and short-tailed; unlike some, it is sexually dimorphic. The male is glossy blue-black on the head, back, throat, and upper breast, with a bright yellow forehead and , and bright yellow underparts. The female is olive-green above and yellow-olive below, with a grayer patch running down the center of her breast and abdomen, and bright yellow . Its calls are high-pitched, plaintive whistles: the two most common are a single-pitched, double-noted "pee pee" or "tee dee", or a rising, double-noted "puwee", "cooleee" or "duu dee". Its song is a short, jumbled mix of musical and nonmusical notes. It is primarily a fruit-eater, specializing on mistletoe berries, but also eating other fruits, as well as occasional seeds and invertebrates. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Mexican Euphonia
The West Mexican euphonia (''Euphonia godmani'') is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. It was split from the scrub euphonia (''Euphonia affinis'') in 2021. Distribution and habitat It is found in Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMF), also known as tropical moist forest, is a subtropical and tropical forest habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Description TSMF is generally found in large, discont ..., and heavily degraded former forest. References West Mexican euphonia Endemic birds of Mexico West Mexican euphonia West Mexican euphonia {{fringillidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-lored Euphonia
The white-lored euphonia or golden-bellied euphonia (''Euphonia chrysopasta'') is a songbird species of the family Fringillidae, having recently been moved there from the Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamp A swamp is a forested wetland.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p. Swamps are considered to be transition zones because both land and water play a role in ...s. References white-lored euphonia Birds of the Amazon Basin Birds of the Guianas white-lored euphonia white-lored euphonia white-lored euphonia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Fringillidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow-crowned Euphonia
The yellow-crowned euphonia (''Euphonia luteicapilla'') is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, and is perhaps the most common euphonia in its range. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMF), also known as tropical moist forest, is a subtropical and tropical forest habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Description TSMF is generally found in large, discont ..., and heavily degraded former forest. It can be found on occasion in the canopy of small forests. The males have an entirely yellow crown and dark throat. The females have no yellow crown and are yellowish olive color on their upper surface and have an underside of dull yellow. They're mostly indistinguishable from other euphonia, but often seen in pairs or small groups with males. References Further reading * yel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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