Merida Flowerpiercer (Diglossa gloriosa)
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Merida Flowerpiercer

Diglossa gloriosa Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1871

11 gWeight

The Mérida flowerpiercer (Diglossa gloriosa) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Mérida flowerpiercer (Diglossa gloriosa) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Merida Flowerpiercer?

The Merida Flowerpiercer weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Merida Flowerpiercer live?

Its breeding range: South America: Venezuela.

Is the Merida Flowerpiercer endangered?

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

What does the Merida Flowerpiercer eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Merida Flowerpiercer in?

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

At a glance

Weight
11 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
52 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

South America: Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Diglossa

Other birds in the genus Diglossa

Golden-eyed FlowerpiercerGolden-eyed FlowerpiercerDiglossa glaucaBluish FlowerpiercerBluish FlowerpiercerDiglossa caerulescensWarbling Masked FlowerpiercerWarbling Masked FlowerpiercerDiglossa cyaneaIndigo FlowerpiercerIndigo FlowerpiercerDiglossa indigoticaRusty FlowerpiercerRusty FlowerpiercerDiglossa sittoidesSlaty FlowerpiercerSlaty FlowerpiercerDiglossa plumbeaCinnamon-bellied FlowerpiercerCinnamon-bellied FlowerpiercerDiglossa baritulaMoustached FlowerpiercerMoustached FlowerpiercerDiglossa mystacalisGlossy FlowerpiercerGlossy FlowerpiercerDiglossa lafresnayiiChestnut-bellied FlowerpiercerChestnut-bellied FlowerpiercerDiglossa gloriosissimaScaled FlowerpiercerScaled FlowerpiercerDiglossa duidaeGreater FlowerpiercerGreater FlowerpiercerDiglossa major
Merida Flowerpiercer

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