About the Blue Dacnis
The blue dacnis or turquoise honeycreeper is a small passerine bird. This member of the tanager family is found from Nicaragua to Panama, on Trinidad, and in South America south to Bolivia and northern Argentina. It is widespread and often common, especially in parts of its South American range.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Dacnis cayana |
| Species Codes | bludac1, BLDA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Dacnis belong to?
The Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue Dacnis?
The blue dacnis or turquoise honeycreeper is a small passerine bird. This member of the tanager family is found from Nicaragua to Panama, on Trinidad, and in South America south to Bolivia and northern Argentina. It is widespread and often common, especially in parts of its South American range....
Where can I report a Blue Dacnis sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Dacnis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bludac1, or on iNaturalist.
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