The Black-Faced Dacnis is one of the tiniest members of the Tanager family (Thraupidae), although just as active and brightly colored as any of its cousins. Male Black-faced Dacnis are a brilliant turqouise-blue, with a white tummy, black wings and a black bandit''s mask.Females and juveniles are a more drab olive-green, but all the adults have startling yellow eyes, blackish legs, and a sharp black beak.