Venezuelan Flowerpiercer (Diglossa venezuelensis)
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Venezuelan Flowerpiercer

Diglossa venezuelensis Chapman, 1925

13 cmLength13 gWeight

The Venezuelan flowerpiercer (Diglossa venezuelensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

Endangered

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 Venezuelan flowerpiercer (Diglossa venezuelensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests in the north of Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Venezuelan Flowerpiercer?

The Venezuelan Flowerpiercer is about 13 cm long and weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Venezuelan Flowerpiercer live?

Its breeding range: South America: Venezuela.

Is the Venezuelan Flowerpiercer endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Venezuelan Flowerpiercer as Endangered.

What does the Venezuelan Flowerpiercer eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Venezuelan Flowerpiercer in?

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

At a glance

Length
13 cm
Weight
13 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
67 mm
Tail
61 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
22 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
Venezuelan Flowerpiercer

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