Bluish Flowerpiercer
A species of Flowerpiercers Scientific name : Diglossa caerulescens Genus : Flowerpiercers
Bluish Flowerpiercer, A species of Flowerpiercers
Botanical name: Diglossa caerulescens
Genus: Flowerpiercers
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Description
The bluish flowerpiercer (Diglossa caerulescens) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in humid montane forest in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Bluish Flowerpiercer forages for insects, small berries like Miconia, and fruits from plants such as Cavendishia and Rubus. Bluish Flowerpiercer occasionally feeds on nectar, typically by probing flowers rather than piercing them. Prefers the forest's middle levels and canopy, often joining mixed-species flocks during foraging.
Habitat
The bluish Flowerpiercer typically resides in humid montane forests, including mature secondary growth and areas near forest edges. In southern parts of its range, the bluish Flowerpiercer has a preference for scrubbier forests found on nutrient-poor soils, encompassing a broad expanse of the Andes region.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Flowerpiercers Species
Bluish Flowerpiercer 
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