About the White-sided Flowerpiercer
The white-sided flowerpiercer 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Diglossa albilatera |
| Species Codes | whsflo1, WSFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-sided Flowerpiercer belong to?
The White-sided Flowerpiercer (Diglossa albilatera) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-sided Flowerpiercer?
The white-sided flowerpiercer 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 flowerpierce...
Where can I report a White-sided Flowerpiercer sighting?
You can log sightings of White-sided Flowerpiercer on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whsflo1, or on iNaturalist.
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