Yellow-tufted Dacnis (Dacnis egregia)

Yellow-tufted Dacnis, a reference photo — Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The yellow-tufted dacnis (Dacnis egregia) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow-tufted Dacnis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Dacnis lineata
Dacnis hartlaubi

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thraupidae
Genus: Dacnis
Species: Dacnis egregia

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