The viridian dacnis is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia and Panama.
Region
Chocó–Darién bioregion
Typical Environment
Occurs in humid lowland and foothill rainforests, especially along forest edges, river corridors, and in second-growth patches adjacent to mature woodland. It favors the midstory to canopy, where it gleans small arthropods and fruits from foliage and twigs. The species is most frequently encountered in relatively intact forest but can appear in semi-open mosaics near forest. Mixed-species flocking is common, which provides safety and foraging efficiency.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The viridian dacnis is a small tanager that forages high in humid forest canopies, often joining mixed-species flocks. It is known from northwestern Colombia and eastern Panama, within the Chocó–Darién bioregion. Like other dacnises, it takes tiny fruits and insects and may occasionally sip nectar. Its subtle, high-pitched calls help flockmates keep contact in dense foliage.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with agile, darting movements in the canopy
Social Behavior
Typically seen in pairs or small groups and often joins mixed-species flocks in the midstory and canopy. Nests are likely small cups placed well off the ground, with both parents involved in provisioning. Territoriality is modest, with more emphasis on flock cohesion while foraging.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
The voice is a series of thin, high, sibilant notes and brief twitters that can be hard to localize in dense foliage. Calls serve as contact notes within flocks, interspersed with soft, buzzy trills during foraging.
