Black Flowerpiercer
Diglossa humeralis
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About
The Black Flowerpiercer is a small, entirely matte-black bird with a distinctively sharply hooked and upturned bill used to pierce the base of flowers and steal nectar. It inhabits high-altitude cloud forests, páramo scrub, and forest edges in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, typically above 2,000 meters. It also catches small insects, making it a nectar thief rather than a pollinator.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.5 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 12.883333333333333 g | 0.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Diglossa |
| Species | Diglossa humeralis |
Distribution
Black Flowerpiercer has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family