Greater Flowerpiercer (Diglossa major)
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Greater Flowerpiercer

Diglossa major Cabanis, 1849

16 cmLength22 gWeight

The greater flowerpiercer (Diglossa major) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

Most records: Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Greater Flowerpiercer has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela35 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Venezuela

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The greater flowerpiercer (Diglossa major) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the tepuis of western Guyana, eastern Venezuela, and far northern Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

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Questions

How big is the Greater Flowerpiercer?

The Greater Flowerpiercer is about 16 cm long and weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Greater Flowerpiercer live?

Its breeding range: South America: tepuis. It is most often recorded in Venezuela.

Is the Greater Flowerpiercer endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Greater Flowerpiercer as Least Concern.

What does the Greater Flowerpiercer eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Greater Flowerpiercer in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
16 cm
Weight
22 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
82 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: tepuis

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Diglossa

Other birds in the genus Diglossa

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Greater Flowerpiercer

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