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masked flowerpiercer

Diglossa cyanea

Description:

stunning bird of the humid scrub aka cloud forests of ecuador, so named for its ability to pierce the base of flowers in search of nector. Hummingbirds often seen searching the base for holes made by the flower piercer

Habitat:

guango lodgee

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KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton

Cuyuja, Provincia de Napo, Ecuador

Spotted on Dec 19, 2014
Submitted on Jan 11, 2015

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