Purple-throated Euphonias
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The Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica) is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
They inhabit subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Diet / Feeding
Their main diet consists of a variety of tree-borne of fruits. In particular, they are known to feed on mistletoe berries. Their gut is specially adapted for mistletoe berries, which are poisonous.
These finches tend to move to places where mistletoe berries are the most abundant. They are most commonly seen in small groups foraging in their favored feeding areas.
Vocalizations
Euphonias are known for their almost constant singing. Their best known calls sound like "Pe-we," "see-see," and "beem-beem".
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