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Black-faced Dacnis

Tropics·Bird

These birds get their name from the line of black feathers on their facing, making it look like they’re wearing a mask. Males are a turquoise blue color with bright yellow bellies, shoulders, and eyes. Females are brown with a more muted yellow belly and eyes.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Body sizearound 4 in.
  • Native habitat Forests of Northern South America
  • DietBerries, seeds, and insects
Mariana fruit dove Green-naped pheasant pigeon

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