Orange-bellied Euphonia Photo by Ann Doty

Euphonia xanthogaster

Adult female

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Pichincha
Date: Jun 20, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Milpe Bird Sanctuary
Pichincha Ecuador
with VENT tour guide Michael O'Brien

Small finchlike bird, compact and short tailed. Generally yellow below and dark blue-back above with stout, short bill. To identify male euphonias, focus on the crown and throat: Orange-bellied has yellow cap and dark throat, as well as slightly orange-yellow belly. Females extremely difficult to separate from other euphonias but often seen in pairs or small groups with males.