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Masked Flowerpiercer

Masked Flowerpiercer

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The Masked Flowerpiercer is a common and widespread species, primarily bright blue with a distinct black mask across its face. It has the characteristic hooked bill.
Where to spot
Widespread across high-altitude montane forests, cloud forests, and even gardens in the Andes, from Venezuela south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers for nectar. Its bright blue plumage and prominent black mask are unmistakable.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Highly active throughout the day, especially in the morning.
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File:Masked flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea cyanea) Caldas.jpg
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (6912958063).jpg
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (7853446658).jpg
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (7936762466).jpg
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (8193937008).jpg
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (8950927636).jpg
File:Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea) (4856411703).jpg
File:Diglossa cyanea - Pinchaflor enmascarado.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Masked flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea cyanea) Caldas.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (6912958063).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (7853446658).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (7936762466).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (8193937008).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Diglossa cyanea Picaflor de antifaz Masked Flowerpiercer (8950927636).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea) (4856411703).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This is arguably the most common and widespread flowerpiercer, often found in a variety of habitats including gardens and feeders, allowing for easy observation.
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