Venezuelan flowerpiercer
The Venezuelan flowerpiercer (Diglossa venezuelensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Venezuela.
| Venezuelan flowerpiercer | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Clade: | Dinosauria |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Thraupidae |
| Genus: | Diglossa |
| Species: | D. venezuelensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Diglossa venezuelensis Chapman, 1925 | |
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Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests in the north of Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss. Protected areas where it is resident include the Cueva del Guácharo National Park.
References
- BirdLife International (2019). "Diglossa venezuelensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T22723648A136453316. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T22723648A136453316.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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