The Greater Flowerpiercer is a relatively large, dark flowerpiercer, primarily slate-gray with a distinct hooked bill. It inhabits high-altitude montane forests and cloud forests.
Where to spot
High-altitude montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, from Venezuela south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers for nectar or gleaning insects. Its larger size and uniform slate-gray plumage are key identifying features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the morning.
Where to spot
High-altitude montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, from Venezuela south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers for nectar or gleaning insects. Its larger size and uniform slate-gray plumage are key identifying features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
As its name suggests, it is one of the larger species within the flowerpiercer genus, both in size and in bill robusticity.
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