White-sided Flowerpiercer
White-sided Flowerpiercer
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The White-sided Flowerpiercer is a small, black bird with a prominent white patch on its flanks, which gives it its common name. It possesses the characteristic hooked bill.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, from Venezuela south to Bolivia, and also in parts of Central America (Costa Rica, Panama).
How to spot
Look for it actively feeding at flowering plants or gleaning insects. The white flank patch is the best identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, from Venezuela south to Bolivia, and also in parts of Central America (Costa Rica, Panama).
How to spot
Look for it actively feeding at flowering plants or gleaning insects. The white flank patch is the best identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The white flank patch is usually visible, especially when the bird is perched or active, providing a clear and reliable field mark.
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