Rick Simpson Birding Services

At the Ubatuba Birdwatching Centre there is a pair of Purple-throated Euphonias, the male of which looks a little washed-out. The yellow part of the plumage is as bright as it should be, but the purple colour is a kharki green. I suppose that this just goes to show that looks aren’t everything when it comes to the nuptials of this species.

Purple-throated Euphonia with washed-out colouration. Photo copyright Rick and Elis Simpson.