Violaceous Euphonia - Euphonia violacea

Violaceous Euphonia Euphonia violacea

Brazilian name: gaturamo-verdadeiro

Brazil

The Violaceous Euphonia is found in the eastern half of South America from Venezuela to south Brazil. See the distribution map at xeno-canto. It inhabits forest borders, gallery forest and clearings.

It is similar to several other euphonias with yellow throats but its yellow forecrown is a bit smaller and extends only to directly above the eye.

Male Violaceous Euphonia, Jaqueira, Pernambuco, Brazil, March 2004 - click for larger image

Its song is a rapid warble but it includes imitations of many other birds. Jeremy Minns recording from Murici includes imitations of Chestnut-bellied Euphonia, Moustached Wren, Rufous-bellied Thrush, Blue-backed Manakin, Black-cheeked Gnateater and Pale-breasted Thrush.

Female Violaceous Euphonia, Jaqueira, Pernambuco, Brazil, March 2004 - click for larger image

Male Violaceous Euphonia, Folha Seca, Ubatuba, Brazil, December 2006 - click for larger image

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