Glossy Flowerpiercer
Diglossa lafresnayii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusDiglossa (Flowerpiercers)
- SpeciesDiglossa lafresnayii (Glossy Flowerpiercer)
About the Glossy Flowerpiercer
The glossy flowerpiercer (Diglossa lafresnayii) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and heavily degraded former forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Glossy Flowerpiercer in Los Nevados 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 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Glossy Flowerpiercer in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Glossy Flowerpiercer sighting in Los Nevados National Natural Park, based on 1,875 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Glossy Flowerpiercer in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Glossy Flowerpiercer in Los Nevados National Natural Park in our monthly data.