Characterization: Species measuring about 15cm. This bird is unmistakable for the bright light blue on the top of its head, its black mask and its YELLOW

Distribution: It occurs in Bahia and from Minas Gerais to Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Uruguay and Argentina, Paraguay, following the slopes of the Andes, to northwestern Amazonas and Venezuela.

Habitat: It inhabits forests, salt marshes and sometimes semi-open landscapes.

Habits: This bird lives in couples in the forest canopy, but it also frequents salt marshes. It is part of the large number of birds that gather in fruit trees, standing out for its colorful feathers.

Diet: It feeds on fruits and insects which it collects in the treetops, trunks, and branches. It captures butterflies in midair in short, fast flights.

Breeding: The nest is made with moss at a height of about 15-20 meters, hidden among epiphytes and built on a tree branch.

In the UFRA area: This species of bird was not spotted frequently and is considered rare, because it was only seen once. It occurred most often in exotic forests.