Flowerpiercer
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| Scientific name | Diglossa |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Passerine |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Tanagers |
| Family | Thraupidae |
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| ID | 2121180 |
About Flowerpiercer
Diglossa is a genus in the family Thraupidae. They form a group known as flowerpiercers because of their habit of piercing the base of flowers to access nectar that otherwise would be out of reach. This is done with their highly modified bill.
Flowerpiercer Photos
