About Chlorestes cyanus (Vieillot, 1818)
Taxonomic Naming History
Chlorestes cyanus was first described by Vieillot in 1818.
Adult Male Coloration
For this species, adult males are green-colored, with a blue head and a red beak that has a dark tip.
Adult Female Coloration
Females have brown and white plumage and a black beak.
Mandible Color Variation
The mandible of Chlorestes cyanus may change in color as the individual ages.