Blue Dacnis
Blue Dacnis
Dacnis cayana
Thraupidae - Tanagers and Allies
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The Blue Dacnis is a striking, jewel‑like bird. Males are brilliant turquoise‑blue with a black mask, wings, and back, while females are olive‑green above and yellowish below, giving them a softer, more subdued look. The bill is slender and slightly decurved.
Species eBird Ecuador Link: Blue Dacnis
In Ecuador, it is found in the Amazonian lowlands and foothills, inhabiting forest edges, clearings, second growth, and semi‑open woodland. It often joins canopy flocks and visits fruiting and flowering trees.
This species is known for its sexual dimorphism, with males and females looking almost like different species. It is one of the most common honeycreeper‑like tanagers in the Amazon.
Listed as Least Concern, it is widespread in the Neotropics and adapts well to disturbed habitats.
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