Tit-like dacnis
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Xenodacnis parina

The tit-like dacnis (Xenodacnis parina ) is a small neotropical passerine bird found in southern Ecuador and Peru. In Spanish, it is known as Azulito Altoandino. It is found in Andean montane scrub forests from 3000 m to 4600 m elevation.

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Adults reach 12.5 cm in length. Males are solid deep blue with dark eyes, bill, and feet. Females of all subspecies are duller, with rufous-brown underparts.

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Tit-like dacnis habitat map
Tit-like dacnis habitat map
Tit-like dacnis
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References

1. Tit-like dacnis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tit-like_dacnis
2. Tit-like dacnis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/103839796/119559816
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/441232

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