Indigo Flowerpiercer
Diglossa indigotica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusDiglossa (Flowerpiercers)
- SpeciesDiglossa indigotica (Indigo Flowerpiercer)
About the Indigo Flowerpiercer
The indigo flowerpiercer (Diglossa indigotica) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in humid forest on the lower west Andean slopes in northern Ecuador and Colombia. Mauck, & Burns (2009). Phylogeny, biogeography, and recurrent evolution of divergent bill types in the nectar-stealing flowerpiercers (Thraupini: Diglossa and Diglossopis). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 98 (1): 14–28. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Indigo Flowerpiercer in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Indigo Flowerpiercer in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Indigo Flowerpiercer sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 147 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Indigo Flowerpiercer in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Indigo Flowerpiercer in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.