Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer
Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer
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The Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer is a striking bird with glossy black upperparts and a rich chestnut-red belly. It has a characteristic hooked bill for 'piercing' flowers. It is a rare and endemic species of the Colombian Andes.
Where to spot
Restricted to humid montane forests and páramo borders in a small area of the western and central Andes of Colombia.
How to spot
Look for it actively feeding at flowering plants, often with other flowerpiercer species. The glossy black and chestnut belly are unmistakable.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observation often requires specific trips to its known localities, particularly in the morning.
Where to spot
Restricted to humid montane forests and páramo borders in a small area of the western and central Andes of Colombia.
How to spot
Look for it actively feeding at flowering plants, often with other flowerpiercer species. The glossy black and chestnut belly are unmistakable.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observation often requires specific trips to its known localities, particularly in the morning.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its scientific name "gloriosissima" means "most glorious," referring to its spectacular plumage, especially the deep chestnut belly.
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