Slaty Flowerpiercer
Diglossa plumbea
The Slaty Flowerpiercer (Diglossa plumbea) is a uncommon tanager found in 2 countries, weighing about 10 g. The slaty flowerpiercer is a passerine bird endemic to the Talamancan montane forests.
About the Slaty Flowerpiercer
The slaty flowerpiercer is a passerine bird endemic to the Talamancan montane forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Slaty Flowerpiercer look like?
- The slaty flowerpiercer is a passerine bird endemic to the Talamancan montane forests.
- How big is a Slaty Flowerpiercer?
- The Slaty Flowerpiercer is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Slaty Flowerpiercer?
- The Slaty Flowerpiercer occurs in 2 countries, including Costa Rica and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a Slaty Flowerpiercer?
- The Slaty Flowerpiercer is most easily confused with the Rusty Flowerpiercer, the Bluish Flowerpiercer and the Glossy Flowerpiercer.
- Is the Slaty Flowerpiercer endangered?
- The Slaty Flowerpiercer is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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