Purple honeycreeper
Cyanerpes caeruleus
The purple honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus) is a small Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
About the Purple honeycreeper
The purple honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus) is a small Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the tropical New World from Colombia and Venezuela south to Brazil, and on Trinidad. A few, possibly introduced, birds have been recorded on Tobago.
Fun Facts About Purple honeycreeper
- The purple honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus) is a small Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
- It is found in the tropical New World from Colombia and Venezuela south to Brazil, and on Trinidad.
Conservation Status
The Purple honeycreeper 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 | Cyanerpes |
| Species | Cyanerpes caeruleus |
Range & Habitat
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