Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer
NameCinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer
Common NameCinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer
Scientific NameDiglossa baritula
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, throat, and upper breast, with dark slate-gray on the back and wings. The belly and undertail coverts are a rich cinnamon-rufous. Females are generally duller, with more olive-brownish upperparts and less intense cinnamon underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and buzzy notes or trills. Calls can be a sharp 'tsit' or 'tseet', and they may produce a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Mexico, ranging from Jalisco and Michoacán south to Oaxaca.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Distinctive upturned, hooked bill, Male: Black head/throat, slate-gray back, cinnamon belly, Female: Duller, olive-brownish back, less intense cinnamon belly, Nectar-feeding behavior by piercing flower bases
Description
This small, active songbird is characterized by its distinctive upturned, hooked bill, which it uses to pierce the base of flowers for nectar. Males display a striking contrast of black and slate-gray upperparts with a vibrant cinnamon belly. It is typically found in montane forests and forest edges.
