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Whistling Masked Flowerpiercer

Diglossa melanopis

Whistling Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa melanopis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.

The Whistling Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa melanopis) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in South America.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
  4. Genus Diglossa
  5. Species melanopis

Where it lives

Peru (except northwestern) to central Bolivia

Quick facts

Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Whistling Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa melanopis) is a species of bird in the family Tanagers & allies (Thraupidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its breeding range covers SA Peru (except nw) to c Bolivia.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Whistling Masked Flowerpiercer — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

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