About the Greater Flowerpiercer
The greater flowerpiercer 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Diglossa major |
| Species Codes | greflo1, GRFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Flowerpiercer belong to?
The Greater Flowerpiercer (Diglossa major) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Flowerpiercer?
The greater flowerpiercer 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....
Where can I report a Greater Flowerpiercer sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Flowerpiercer on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greflo1, or on iNaturalist.
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