Scientific name Xenodacnis parina Higher classification Xenodacnis Order Passerine | Family Thraupidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Genus XenodacnisCabanis, 1873 Similar Creurgops, Giant conebill, Parodi's hemispingus, Slaty‑backed hemispingus, Grey‑capped hemispingus | ||
Tit like dacnis seen in our souther tour
The tit-like dacnis (Xenodacnis parina) is a small neotropical passerine bird found in southern Ecuador and Peru. In Spanish, it is known as Azulito Altoandino. It is found in Andean montane scrub forests from 3000 m to 4600 m elevation.
Adults reach 12.5 cm in length. Males are solid deep blue with dark eyes, bill, and feet. Females of all subspecies are duller, with rufous-brown underparts.
References
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