Blue dacnis

Dacnis cayana

The blue dacnis or turquoise honeycreeper (Dacnis cayana) is a small passerine bird.

Family: Thraupidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Blue dacnis

About the Blue dacnis

The blue dacnis or turquoise honeycreeper (Dacnis cayana) is a small passerine bird. This member of the tanager family is found from Nicaragua to Panama, on Trinidad, and in South America south to Bolivia and northern Argentina. It is widespread and often common, especially in parts of its South American range.

Fun Facts About Blue dacnis

  • The blue dacnis or turquoise honeycreeper (Dacnis cayana) is a small passerine bird.
  • This member of the tanager family is found from Nicaragua to Panama, on Trinidad, and in South America south to Bolivia and northern Argentina.

Conservation Status

The Blue dacnis is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyThraupidae
GenusDacnis
SpeciesDacnis cayana

Range & Habitat

Range map of Blue dacnis

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Related Species

Other species in the Thraupidae family: