Turquoise Dacnis
Turquoise Dacnis
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1 week ago
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The Turquoise Dacnis is a critically endangered and highly localized species, with males featuring stunning iridescent turquoise plumage and a black mask. Females are duller.
Where to spot
Endemic to the inter-Andean valleys and western slopes of the Colombian Andes, typically found in humid montane forest fragments.
How to spot
Due to its rarity, consulting local experts or conservation projects is recommended. Look for it in flowering or fruiting trees in forest fragments.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observation often requires specific effort in its fragmented habitat, especially during morning activity.
Where to spot
Endemic to the inter-Andean valleys and western slopes of the Colombian Andes, typically found in humid montane forest fragments.
How to spot
Due to its rarity, consulting local experts or conservation projects is recommended. Look for it in flowering or fruiting trees in forest fragments.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observation often requires specific effort in its fragmented habitat, especially during morning activity.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This dacnis is one of the most endangered tanagers, threatened by rapid habitat loss in its extremely restricted range, making every sighting significant.
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- Recently spotted
- 70 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 week ago
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