The Slaty Flowerpiercer is a small, slate-gray bird with a black mask and the characteristic hooked bill. It is a common and widespread resident of highland forests and scrub.
Where to spot
Highlands of southern Mexico and Central America (Guatemala to El Salvador and Honduras). Found in humid to semi-arid montane forests and scrub.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers for nectar. Its slaty gray plumage with a black mask and hooked bill are diagnostic.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, especially in the morning.
Where to spot
Highlands of southern Mexico and Central America (Guatemala to El Salvador and Honduras). Found in humid to semi-arid montane forests and scrub.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers for nectar. Its slaty gray plumage with a black mask and hooked bill are diagnostic.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, especially in the morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is very common in its range and often seen visiting gardens and feeders, making it one of the most accessible flowerpiercers to observe.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.