The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis is one of the most striking small tanagers of the Central American foothills, admired for its vivid colors and subtle, jewel-like details.
Its namesake feature—the scarlet thighs—is usually hidden while perched but flashes brightly when the bird stretches, hops, or takes flight. These fiery patches, though small, offer a unique identification marker among honeycreepers and tanagers.
Females are more subdued but still beautiful.
The Scarlet-thighed Dacnis is one of the most striking small tanagers of the Central American foothills, admired for its vivid colors and subtle, jewel-like details.
Its namesake feature—the scarlet thighs—is usually hidden while perched but flashes brightly when the bird stretches, hops, or takes flight. These fiery patches, though small, offer a unique identification marker among honeycreepers and tanagers.
Females are more subdued but still beautiful.