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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
Habitat
tropical cloud forest
Location
near Cali, Colombia
Date taken
2019-feb-22
Scientific name
Diglossa cyanea
Equipment used
Kodak 401AZ bridge camera
The light is gleaming on her; what a lovely image, Vladimir.
 
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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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A beautiful bird and an equally beautiful capture of it.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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