Deep-blue Flowerpiercer
NameDeep-blue Flowerpiercer
Common NameDeep-blue Flowerpiercer
Scientific NameDiglossa glauca
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are entirely covered in deep, glossy blue plumage, appearing almost black in poor light but vibrant blue in good light. They have bright yellow irises.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes or a simple, buzzy song, often described as a series of 'tsee' or 'tsit' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in southern Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, inhabiting subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Identifying Featuresentirely deep blue plumage, bright yellow eyes, distinctive hooked bill, flower-piercing behavior
Description
The Deep-blue Flowerpiercer is a small, striking bird known for its entirely deep blue plumage and bright yellow eyes. It possesses a specialized hooked bill used to pierce the base of flowers to access nectar, a characteristic behavior of its genus.
