Tit-like dacnis

Xenodacnis parina

The tit-like dacnis is a small neotropical passerine bird found in southern Ecuador and Peru. In Spanish, it is known as "Azulito Altoandino". It is found in Andean montane scrub forests from 3000 m to 4600 m elevation.
Tit-like dacnis (Xenodacnis parina) Camino a Pui Pui, Junín, Peru. Dec 1, 2020 Geotagged,Peru,Spring,Tit-like dacnis,Xenodacnis parina

Appearance

Adults reach 12.5 cm in length. Males are solid deep blue with dark eyes, bill, and feet. Females of all subspecies are duller, with rufous-brown underparts.

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Status: Least concern
EX EW CR EN VU NT LC
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyThraupidae
GenusXenodacnis
SpeciesX. parina
Photographed in
Peru