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Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer (Diglossa glauca)

Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer

Diglossa glauca

Least Concern

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XC250781 · Niels Krabbe · Zamora-Chinchipe: Filo de Chumbiriatza, tepui 4.5 km SW Las Orchideas, above "Cabañas Yankuam", Nangaritza Valley, Ecuador · CC BY-SA 4.0

Overview

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 classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Identification

  • Bright yellow eyes, a feature unique to this species among flowerpiercers
  • Commonly referred to as the deep-blue flowerpiercer

Habitat

This bird inhabits humid Andean forests. Its range extends across Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

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It is the only species of flowerpiercer with bright yellow eyes.

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