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Diglossa (bird)
''Diglossa'' is a genus in the family Thraupidae. They are commonly 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, which is typically upswept, with a hook at the tip. Most members of the genus ''Diglossa'' are found in highlands of South America (especially the Andes), but two species are found in Central America. Taxonomy and species list The genus ''Diglossa'' was introduced by the German naturalist Johann Georg Wagler in 1832 with the cinnamon-bellied flowerpiercer (''Diglossa baritula'') as the type species. The genus name is from the Ancient Greek ''diglōssos'' meaning "double-tongued" or "speaking two languages". The genus now includes 18 species. * Golden-eyed flowerpiercer, ''Diglossa glauca'' * Bluish flowerpiercer, ''Diglossa caerulescens'' * Masked flowerpiercer, ''Diglossa cyanea'' * Indigo flowerpiercer, ''Diglossa indigotica'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glossy Flowerpiercer
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 A grassland is an area where the vegetation is dominated by grasses (Poaceae). However, sedge (Cyperaceae) and rush (Juncaceae) can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes, like clover, and other herbs. Grasslands occur natur ..., and heavily degraded former forest. References glossy flowerpiercer Birds of the Colombian Andes Birds of the Ecuadorian Andes Birds of the Venezuelan Andes glossy flowerpiercer Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Thraupidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rusty Flowerpiercer
The rusty flowerpiercer (''Diglossa sittoides'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland Shrubland, scrubland, scrub, brush, or bush is a plant community characterized by vegetation dominated by shrubs, often also including grasses, herbs, and geophytes. Shrubland may either occur naturally or be the result of human activity. It m ..., and heavily degraded former forest. Gallery File:Diglossa sittoides female.JPG, Diglossa sittoides, female File:Rusty Flowerpiercer Male.jpg, Diglossa sitoides male References rusty flowerpiercer Birds of the Northern Andes rusty flowerpiercer Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Thraupidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diglossa (bird)
''Diglossa'' is a genus in the family Thraupidae. They are commonly 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, which is typically upswept, with a hook at the tip. Most members of the genus ''Diglossa'' are found in highlands of South America (especially the Andes), but two species are found in Central America. Taxonomy and species list The genus ''Diglossa'' was introduced by the German naturalist Johann Georg Wagler in 1832 with the cinnamon-bellied flowerpiercer (''Diglossa baritula'') as the type species. The genus name is from the Ancient Greek ''diglōssos'' meaning "double-tongued" or "speaking two languages". The genus now includes 18 species. * Golden-eyed flowerpiercer, ''Diglossa glauca'' * Bluish flowerpiercer, ''Diglossa caerulescens'' * Masked flowerpiercer, ''Diglossa cyanea'' * Indigo flowerpiercer, ''Diglossa indigotica'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Flowerpiercer
The black flowerpiercer (''Diglossa humeralis'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae of the order Passeriformes. The family Thraupidae is known for tanagers and other very similar species of birds, but it is still facing classification issues. The black flowerpiercer is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist mountains, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. Description Adult black flowerpiercers are 13–14 cm in length. They are uniformly black (slightly glossy black with subtle blue gloss in males). They have brown eyes and a black bill with a grey base. Females are a duller black with no blue gloss and their wings and tail are brownish. Juvenile birds are also duller. Subspecies *''D.h. aterrima'' (Ecuador, south Colombia)- same description as above *''D.h. humeralis'' (East Andes in north & south Colombia, southwest Venezuela)- Male dull black with b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mérida Flowerpiercer
The Mérida flowerpiercer (''Diglossa gloriosa'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland Shrubland, scrubland, scrub, brush, or bush is a plant community characterized by vegetation dominated by shrubs, often also including grasses, herbs, and geophytes. Shrubland may either occur naturally or be the result of human activity. It m .... References Mérida flowerpiercer Birds of the Venezuelan Andes Endemic birds of Venezuela Mérida flowerpiercer Mérida flowerpiercer Mérida flowerpiercer Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Thraupidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-throated Flowerpiercer
The black-throated flowerpiercer (''Diglossa brunneiventris'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the northern Andes (mainly in Peru but also in Colombia, western Bolivia and far northern Chile). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland Shrubland, scrubland, scrub, brush, or bush is a plant community characterized by vegetation dominated by shrubs, often also including grasses, herbs, and geophytes. Shrubland may either occur naturally or be the result of human activity. It m ..., and heavily degraded former forest. Gallery Image:Diglossa brunneiventris 1849.jpg References black-throated flowerpiercer Birds of the Colombian Andes Birds of the Peruvian Andes black-throated flowerpiercer Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Thraupidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grey-bellied Flowerpiercer
The grey-bellied flowerpiercer (''Diglossa carbonaria'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Bolivian Andes and far northwestern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. References grey-bellied flowerpiercer Birds of the Bolivian Andes grey-bellied flowerpiercer The grey-bellied flowerpiercer (''Diglossa carbonaria'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Bolivian Andes and far northwestern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, su ... Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Thraupidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-sided Flowerpiercer
The white-sided flowerpiercer (''Diglossa albilatera'') is a fairly common and widespread species of Flowerpiercer. Flowerpiercers are a genus of birds within the Tanager family Thraupidae, with specially adapted bills that enable them to pierce the sides of flower blossoms to access the nectar. The white-sided flowerpiercer is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. Taxonomy and systematics The species was first described as ''diglossa albi-latera'' in 1843 by the French ornithologist Frédéric de Lafresnaye. The generic name ''Diglossa'' comes from Ancient Greek ''diglossos'' (double-tongued; speaking two languages). The specific epithet ''albilatera'' derives from Latin: ''albus'' (white) and ''lateralis'' (flanks). The IOC recognizes four subspecies: * ''D. a. federalis'', found along the coastal cordillera of northern Venezuela * ''D. a. albilatera'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venezuelan Flowerpiercer
The Venezuelan flowerpiercer (''Diglossa venezuelensis'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests in the north of Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss. Protected areas where it is resident include the Cueva del Guácharo National Park The Guácharo Cave National Park () is located from the town of Caripe, Monagas, Venezuela. It has as its centerpiece a large limestone cave. The cave was visited in 1799 by Alexander von Humboldt, who realised that the thousands of oilbirds ( .... References Venezuelan flowerpiercer Birds of the Venezuelan Coastal Range Endemic birds of Venezuela Venezuelan flowerpiercer Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Thraupidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater Flowerpiercer
The greater flowerpiercer (''Diglossa major'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the tepuis of western Guyana, eastern Venezuela and far northern Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. Description The greater flowerpiercer grows to a length of about and is larger than any other species in the genus. The adult has a black mask but is otherwise a bluish-slate colour, with a silvery moustachial streak and silvery streaks on the crown and mantle. It has a chestnut crissum (the area around the cloaca). It is unlikely to be confused with related species because no other members of the genus shares its range. Distribution and habitat The greater flowerpiercer occurs around the tepuis (flat-topped mountains) that are found in the southeastern part of Venezuela and the adjoining areas of northern Brazil, eastern Bolivia and western Guyana. Its altitudinal range is fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scaled Flowerpiercer
The scaled flowerpiercer (''Diglossa duidae'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the tepuis of Brazil and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland Shrubland, scrubland, scrub, brush, or bush is a plant community characterized by vegetation dominated by shrubs, often also including grasses, herbs, and geophytes. Shrubland may either occur naturally or be the result of human activity. It m .... References scaled flowerpiercer Birds of Venezuela scaled flowerpiercer Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Birds of the Tepuis {{Thraupidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer
The chestnut-bellied flowerpiercer (''Diglossa gloriosissima'') is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. Taxonomy and systematics The species was first formally described in 1912 by the American ornithologist Frank M. Chapman based on a type series of ten specimens collected in the Andes west of Popayán in 1911 by W.B. Richardson and Leo E. Miller. The species is considered monotypic by The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World, but the IOC World Bird List recognizes two subspecies: * ''D. g. gloriosissima'' (Chapman 1912) – Western Andes, west of Popayan, Cauca Department * ''D. g. boylei'' (Graves 1990) – Paramillo Massif and Páramo Frontino, Antioquia Department The generic name ''Diglossa'' is derived from the Ancient Greek ''diglossos'' (double-tongued; speaking two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
