Gray-bellied Flowerpiercer
NameGray-bellied Flowerpiercer
Common NameGray-bellied Flowerpiercer
Scientific NameDiglossa plumbea
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, back, and wings, contrasting with a gray belly and flanks. The undertail coverts are a distinctive rufous (orange-brown). Females are generally duller with less distinct markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, often given singly or in short series. The song is a simple, high-pitched trill or series of notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (12-13 cm), Distinctive hooked bill, Adult male: Black head and upperparts, gray belly, rufous undertail coverts, Found in high-altitude montane forests of Costa Rica and Panama
Description
This small flowerpiercer is characterized by its dark plumage and distinctive hooked bill. It primarily feeds on nectar, piercing flower bases, and also consumes insects, inhabiting high-altitude montane forests.
