Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster)

The Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster) is a species of bird in the Fringillidae (finch) family. They were formerly considered tanagers (Thraupidae).

IMG_3467a IMG_3465a DSCN1521 IMG_3138These bright little birds have a huge range in South America and are favourites at banana feeders at lodges within their range.  I saw them just about everywhere in MindoAngel Paz, Sachatamia and Milpe.

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Not one to turn down free bananas!