Rufous-bellied Flowerpiercer
Rufous-bellied Flowerpiercer
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The Rufous-bellied Flowerpiercer is a sleek bird with glossy black upperparts and a rich rufous-chestnut belly. It has the typical hooked bill and is a common resident of the Andes.
Where to spot
High-altitude dry montane scrub, forest edges, and cultivated areas of the Andes, from Colombia south to northern Chile and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers for nectar. Its black upperparts and rufous belly are key identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often visiting gardens with suitable flowering plants.
Where to spot
High-altitude dry montane scrub, forest edges, and cultivated areas of the Andes, from Colombia south to northern Chile and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it actively piercing flowers for nectar. Its black upperparts and rufous belly are key identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often visiting gardens with suitable flowering plants.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The intensity of the rufous belly can vary slightly, but it always provides a striking contrast to its dark upperparts, making it a beautiful and distinctive species.
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