The Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer is a beautiful species with largely blue-gray plumage and a striking bright yellow eye, which gives it its common name. It has the typical hooked bill.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, from Colombia south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers or gleaning insects. Its blue-gray body and prominent yellow eye are key identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the morning.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, from Colombia south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers or gleaning insects. Its blue-gray body and prominent yellow eye are key identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The bright yellow eye creates a vivid contrast against its blue-gray head, making it a very appealing and easily identifiable bird.
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