Glossy Flowerpiercer
A species of Flowerpiercers Scientific name : Diglossa lafresnayii Genus : Flowerpiercers
Glossy Flowerpiercer, A species of Flowerpiercers
Botanical name: Diglossa lafresnayii
Genus: Flowerpiercers
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Description
The glossy flowerpiercer (Diglossa lafresnayii) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Glossy Flowerpiercer primarily feeds on nectar, puncturing flower bases with its specialized bill and revisiting them for more. It includes insects in its diet, occasionally catching them mid-air. While it forages alone or with flocks, it's secretive, often hidden in dense vegetation.
Habitat
The glossy Flowerpiercer is commonly found in humid, shrubby montane thickets and mossy forests approaching the tree-line. It adapts well to disturbed habitats, including overgrown pastures, hedgerows, and flower gardens. While thriving in highland environments, in the East Andes, the glossy Flowerpiercer is especially prevalent at higher altitudes in subpáramo and stunted vegetation, but also inhabits populated areas and cultivated landscapes.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Flowerpiercers Species
Glossy Flowerpiercer 
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