Slaty Flowerpiercer
NameSlaty Flowerpiercer
Common NameSlaty Flowerpiercer
Scientific NameDiglossa plumbea
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe entire plumage is a uniform slaty-gray, appearing slightly darker on the head and back, and a bit paler on the belly. The eyes are dark, and the short, stout bill is black with a noticeable upturned curve and a hooked tip.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, thin, and sibilant series of notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee'. It also gives sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama, typically found in montane cloud forests, forest edges, and clearings with flowering shrubs.
Identifying FeaturesUniform slaty-gray plumage, Distinctive upturned bill with hooked tip, Small size, Active foraging behavior in montane forests
Description
The Slaty Flowerpiercer is a small, active passerine characterized by its uniform slaty-gray plumage and a distinctive upturned bill with a hooked tip. It is typically found foraging in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often piercing the bases of flowers to extract nectar.
