Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer
A species of Flowerpiercers Scientific name : Diglossa glauca Genus : Flowerpiercers
Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer, A species of Flowerpiercers
Botanical name: Diglossa glauca
Genus: Flowerpiercers
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The golden-eyed flowerpiercer (Diglossa glauca), also known as the deep-blue flowerpiercer, is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in humid Andean forests in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. It is the only species of flowerpiercer with bright yellow eyes. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer primarily consumes insects and berries, with possible nectar intake. Typically foraging within mixed-species flocks, golden-eyed Flowerpiercer actively searches for insects in bromeliads and on moss-covered branches. Despite a hooked bill for piercing flowers, golden-eyed Flowerpiercer is infrequently observed feeding on nectar.
Habitat
The typical habitat for golden-eyed Flowerpiercer encompasses humid to wet, mossy forests, often referred to as cloud forests, as well as the moist borders adjoining these woodlands. It primarily resides in regions characterized by dense vegetation and high humidity, frequent in the broader geographical Andean region.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Flowerpiercers Species
Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer 
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