Violaceous Euphonia Euphonia violacea

The Violaceous Euphonia is native to north-eastern South America, including Trinidad/Tobago in the Caribbean. It looks similar to several others in the Euphonia genus in Central and South America.

The name "Euphonia" refers to its melodius voice. Euphonias used to be classed as Tanagers, but, despite their American range and white lower beak, they are now classed as true Finches.

Only males have the bright yellow and violaceous plumage after which they are named. Females, above, have an olivaceous plumage.

Like other finches, they are social birds. Their preferred habitat is forests and diet is mainly berries and small fruit, but can include invertebrates.