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Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer (Diglossa baritula)

Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer

Diglossa baritula

Least Concern

Overview

The cinnamon-bellied flowerpiercer (Diglossa baritula) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.

Diet

The bird is known to be a nectar robber, appearing to take nectar from flowers without pollinating the plants.

Did you know?

The bird is characterised as a nectar robber, meaning it feeds on nectar while apparently failing to pollinate the plant.

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