Bluish Flowerpiercer
Bluish Flowerpiercer
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The Bluish Flowerpiercer is a medium-sized flowerpiercer with soft bluish-gray plumage and a distinctive black mask, along with the characteristic hooked bill. It is a common resident of Andean forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, from Venezuela south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it actively feeding on nectar from flowering plants, where its unique bill is evident. The bluish-gray plumage and black mask are diagnostic.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, from Venezuela south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it actively feeding on nectar from flowering plants, where its unique bill is evident. The bluish-gray plumage and black mask are diagnostic.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its relatively dull bluish-gray plumage can sometimes make it blend in with the background, but its distinctive bill and foraging behavior give it away.
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