Black-fасed Dacnis Dacnis lineata
Brazil and Ecuador.
The Black-fасed Dacnis is distributed tһгoᴜɡһoᴜt most of the Amazon Basin and the Guianas. See the distribution map at Birdlife International. They are found in the canopy and borders of humid forest or around clearings when attracted by fruiting trees.
Both male and female have a yellow iris. The male is turquoise blue with black lores, mask, wings and tail. The centre of the Ьeɩɩу and crissum are white as are the underwing coverts which you can see just showing through at the front of the wing.
The female (on the right in photo 3) is much less colourful being largely brown-olive above and pale grey below.
Black-faced Dacnis – Dacnis lineata
Length4.3 in (11.0 cm)
Weight0.3-0.5 oz (9.5-13 g)
Clutch Size3-5
Chicks at birthAltricial
IUCN Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Continents:SA
The Black-faced Dacnis is a member of the tanager family and are found in northern South America including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. They have an extremely large range and while their numbers are declining, they are not considered threatened.
Black-faced Dacnis are sexually dimorphic. The male is turquoise with a black mask, wings, and tail. The crown is turquoise and the irises are yellow. The beak and legs are dark. The female upperparts are olive brown and the underparts are lighter colored. The iris is yellow.
Diet: Black-faced Dacnis forage in tree tops and eat berries, seeds, and insects.
Courtship: Little is known about their courtship behavior.
Nesting: Little is known about their nests and reproduction behavior.
Habitat and Range: Black-faced Dacnis are found in norther South America including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. They have an extremely large range and while their numbers are declining, they are not considered threatened.
Vocalization: Their song varies by location, but is considered rambling and irregular.
Plumage/Molt: No alternative breeding plumage.
Migration: It is believed that they are resident and not migratory.
Tongue/feet: Feet and legs are dark colored.