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Masked flowerpiercer
Adun

Masked flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea)

She's a nectivore that doesn't pollinate the flowers, but pierces them instead, to get to the nectar.

I'm guessing this life of crime is the reason for the mask
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Habitat
tropical cloud forest
Location
near Cali, Colombia
Date taken
2019-feb-22
Scientific name
Diglossa cyanea
Equipment used
Kodak 401AZ bridge camera
Kits
The light is gleaming on her; what a lovely image, Vladimir.
 
delia todd
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That's a lovely picture you've taken of this flowerpiercer Vladimir!!! Beautiful birds too, aren't they.

Very well done my friend, and thanks so much for letting us see him.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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