Blue dacnis
Dacnis cayana
The blue dacnis or turquoise honeycreeper (Dacnis cayana) is a small passerine bird.
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.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Thraupidae |
| Genus | Dacnis |
| Species | Dacnis cayana |
Range & Habitat
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