Scientific Name: Euphonia gouldiPopulation Estimate: 50K-500K
Range / Habitat: Resident from SE Mexico through Central America. Prefers moist lowland forest.
Field Notes: Small, stubby passerine with characteristic forehead spot of the euphonia (not readily seen in the above photos). Distinctive plumage for euphonias: olive-grey throughout, males with yellow forehead and rust belly and vent (bottom photo). Female with rust forehead and vent only (top photo).
Personal Notes: Seen at Tikal in Guatemala.
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