Velvet-fronted Euphonia (Euphonia concinna)

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Velvet-fronted euphonia
Anacuta, Tibacuy, Cundinamarca
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Fringillidae
Subfamily: Euphoniinae
Genus: Euphonia
Species:
E. concinna
Binomial name
Euphonia concinna

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

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Euphonia concinna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22722712A94779719. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22722712A94779719.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


About

Endemic to Colombia, where it has a small range in subtropical and tropical dry forests. First encountered at Laguna El Tabacal, Colombia in June 2023. Yellow forecrown, dark throat, and dark underside of tail. Musical two-note song.

Synonyms

  • Eufonia frentinegra
  • VFEU