About the Masked Flowerpiercer
The masked flowerpiercer is a species of bird in the tanager family, Thraupidae. It is found in humid montane forest and scrub in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Flowerpiercers got their name from the fact that they have a sharp hook on the tip of their upper mandible which they use to slice open the base of flowers to get at the nectar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Diglossa cyanea |
| Species Codes | masflo1, MAFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Flowerpiercer belong to?
The Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Flowerpiercer?
The masked flowerpiercer is a species of bird in the tanager family, Thraupidae. It is found in humid montane forest and scrub in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Flowerpiercers got their name from the fact that they have a sharp hook on the tip of their upper mandible which they use ...
Where can I report a Masked Flowerpiercer sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Flowerpiercer on eBird (ebird.org) using species code masflo1, or on iNaturalist.
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