Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer
A species of Flowerpiercers Scientific name : Diglossa baritula Genus : Flowerpiercers
Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer, A species of Flowerpiercers
Botanical name: Diglossa baritula
Genus: Flowerpiercers
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Description
The cinnamon-bellied flowerpiercer (Diglossa baritula) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is a species known to be a nectar robber, apparently taking nectar while not pollinating the plant. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer primarily feeds on nectar, insects, and fruits, using its specialized bill to pierce flower bases for nectar. It exhibits unique foraging strategies and preferences for certain plants, adapting feeding techniques based on food type and availability.
Habitat
The cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer is typically found in the edges of humid montane forests and pine-oak woodlands, particularly where flowering vegetation is abundant. This species thrives in biodiverse ecosystems that span across broader mountainous regions, often venturing into adjacent gardens and floral-rich areas in search of food and shelter. Its preference for higher elevation landscapes marks it as a species adapted to cooler, lush environments where it can leverage its specialized feeding habits.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Flowerpiercers Species
Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer 
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