The Merida Flowerpiercer is a striking species with black upperparts and a bright rufous belly. It possesses the characteristic hooked bill and is endemic to a specific region of the Venezuelan Andes.
Where to spot
High-altitude páramo and montane scrub in the Merida Andes of western Venezuela.
How to spot
Look for it actively feeding on flowering shrubs. The contrasting black and rufous plumage is unmistakable.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed in the early morning.
Where to spot
High-altitude páramo and montane scrub in the Merida Andes of western Venezuela.
How to spot
Look for it actively feeding on flowering shrubs. The contrasting black and rufous plumage is unmistakable.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed in the early morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is named after the Merida Andes, the mountain range in Venezuela where it is exclusively found. It is quite a sought-after endemic.
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