Yellow-legged Honeycreeper

The Yellow-legged Honeycreeper, also known as the Cyanerpes caeruleus, also commonly known as the Purple honeycreeper, is known in various parts of South America as well as southern Mexico. The name of this purple bird comes from it’s shockingly bright yellow feet.  This bird contains five sub-species. Physical Description: The Yellow-legged Honeycreeper is a small bird, with an average length of around four inches, and weigh between eight and fourteen grams.  The male honeycreepers have purple plumage, and black wings, bellies, and tails.  Females as well as younger birds have completely green and yellow bodies. Diet: The Honeycreeper’s daily diet should consist of a variety of fruits, a Paradise Earth Softbill blend, and Paradise Earth Premium Insect Blend. Habitat: The Yellow-legged Honeycreeper lives in the forest canopy as well as cocoa and citrus plantations.   This bird moves by seasons into many different ranges extending from Mexico to north Brazil.  The Yellow-legged Honeycr