Blue Naped Chlorophonia
Chlorophonia cyanea
Mountains
Rainforest
Blue Naped Chlorophonia belongs to the Fringillidae family. Small, plump bird with stout bill. Male mostly lime green with contrasting yellow belly and thin blue collar on nape and blue rump; some populations entirely blue above. Female similar but duller, with greener belly. Usually seen in pairs or small flocks, often in association with a fruiting tree. Forages at all levels, most frequently in the canopy. Listen for its plaintive whistles, usually one or two notes.
Source: ebird
Photo: Alfredo Cornejo
