The Indigo Flowerpiercer is a small, striking species, primarily a deep, glossy indigo-blue with a typical hooked bill. It is a localized resident of humid foothill forests.
Where to spot
Humid foothill and lower montane forests on the Pacific slope of Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for it in mixed-species flocks, often at flowering trees. Its distinctive deep indigo color is the main identification clue.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning activity.
Where to spot
Humid foothill and lower montane forests on the Pacific slope of Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for it in mixed-species flocks, often at flowering trees. Its distinctive deep indigo color is the main identification clue.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning activity.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The deep indigo color of its plumage, especially visible in good light, gives it a unique appearance among flowerpiercers.
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