23 May, 2011

Tawny-capped Euphonia


Scientific Name: Euphonia anneae
Population Estimate: Unknown, but Least Concern status
Range / Habitat: Endemic to mature, wet montane forests between 400 and 1700m in Costa Rica, Panama, and Columbia.
Field Notes: Small passerine with relatively short tail. Both male and female have diagnostic tawny crown. Male has dark purple / black head and back, yellow underneath. Female has olive / green upperparts, grey / buff underneath.
Personal Notes: Seen at Arenal Hanging Bridges, Costa Rica

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