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diglosa lustrosa

Diglossa lafresnayii

Least Concern

About

Un pincha-flores de tamaño mediano con plumaje negro azulado iridiscente y brillante que capta la luz con un intenso brillo metálico, los pincha-flores brillantes usan su pico ganchudo especializado para perforar la base de las flores y robar el néctar sin efectuar la polinización — una forma de robo de néctar que ha evolucionado de forma independiente múltiples veces en aves. Se encuentra en el bosque nublado andino húmedo y en los bordes forestales de Colombia a Bolivia a altitudes de 1.500–3.500 metros. Común en bordes de bosque y jardines con abundantes plantas de flores tubulares.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Diglossa lafresnayii (diglosa lustrosa)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオカタハナサシミツドリ

Chinese 輝黑刺花鳥

Spanish diglosa lustrosa

French Percefleur de Lafresnaye

German Stahlhakenschnabel

Russian Блестящий крючкоклюв

Similar Species in Diglossa

Diglossa caerulescens

Diglossa gloriosissima

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of diglosa lustrosa?

The scientific name of diglosa lustrosa is Diglossa lafresnayii. It belongs to the genus Diglossa.

What is the conservation status of diglosa lustrosa?

diglosa lustrosa (Diglossa lafresnayii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does diglosa lustrosa live?

diglosa lustrosa is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does diglosa lustrosa belong to?

diglosa lustrosa (Diglossa lafresnayii) belongs to the genus Diglossa, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is diglosa lustrosa endangered?

No, diglosa lustrosa (Diglossa lafresnayii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does diglosa lustrosa belong to?

diglosa lustrosa (Diglossa lafresnayii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of diglosa lustrosa?

The closest relatives of diglosa lustrosa in the genus Diglossa include diglosa albilátera, diglosa azul, Diglosa Chocoana, diglosa negra, Diglosa Pechirrufa.