About the Moustached Flowerpiercer
The moustached flowerpiercer is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It was first described by French ornithologist Frédéric de Lafresnaye in 1846. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and heavily degraded former forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Diglossa mystacalis |
| Species Codes | mouflo1, MOFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moustached Flowerpiercer belong to?
The Moustached Flowerpiercer (Diglossa mystacalis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Moustached Flowerpiercer?
The moustached flowerpiercer is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It was first described by French ornithologist Frédéric de Lafresnaye in 1846. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude gr...
Where can I report a Moustached Flowerpiercer sighting?
You can log sightings of Moustached Flowerpiercer on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouflo1, or on iNaturalist.
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