Rusty Flowerpiercer
Diglossa sittoides
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusDiglossa (Flowerpiercers)
- SpeciesDiglossa sittoides (Rusty Flowerpiercer)
About the Rusty Flowerpiercer
The rusty flowerpiercer (Diglossa sittoides) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rusty Flowerpiercer in Huascarán National 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 | |
| 3 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Henri Pittier National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 8 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 9 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 10 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 11 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rusty Flowerpiercer in Huascarán National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rusty Flowerpiercer sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rusty Flowerpiercer in Huascarán National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Rusty Flowerpiercer in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.