The Venezuelan Flowerpiercer is a small, entirely sooty-black flowerpiercer with a distinctly hooked bill. It is a rare and highly localized endemic of the Venezuelan coastal mountains.
Where to spot
Restricted to humid montane forests and cloud forests of the coastal Cordillera de la Costa in northern Venezuela.
How to spot
Look for it quietly foraging in the mid-to-upper canopy, often near flowering plants. Its uniform sooty-black plumage is distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observation requires dedicated searching in its few remaining habitats, particularly in the morning.
Where to spot
Restricted to humid montane forests and cloud forests of the coastal Cordillera de la Costa in northern Venezuela.
How to spot
Look for it quietly foraging in the mid-to-upper canopy, often near flowering plants. Its uniform sooty-black plumage is distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observation requires dedicated searching in its few remaining habitats, particularly in the morning.
This species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation in its very restricted range, making it a high priority for conservation.
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