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Birds of Zihuatanejo

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West Mexican Euphonia

Euphonia godmani

The West Mexican Euphonia (Euphonia affinis) is a medium-sized songbird found in tropical forests of western Mexico. It prefers moist, heavily vegetated habitats, ranging from lowland chaparral to mid-elevation oak forests. Its diet consists mainly of insects, fruits, and nectar. It is a very active species, often seen hopping from branch to branch.

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