Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossopis cyanea) adult, perched on stem in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador, November
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Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossopis cyanea) adult, perched on stem in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador, November
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9656713
© FLPA/Kevin Elsby
Andean Andes Ecuador Ecuadorian Equatorial High Altitude Neotropical Neotropics Rainforest Rainforests Thraupidae Montane Passerines Songbirds Upland Uplands
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Talk about a fashion-forward bird! This Masked Flowerpiercer is rocking its vibrant plumage like it's strutting down the runway. Perched gracefully on a stem in the lush montane rainforest of the Andes, Ecuador, this avian superstar knows how to make an entrance. With its striking blue and black mask, it's definitely ready for a masquerade ball or maybe even a superhero audition! This adult passerine seems right at home in its tropical upland habitat, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of South America's neotropics. Its high-altitude lifestyle doesn't stop it from flaunting those fabulous feathers and spreading joy wherever it goes. Ecuadorian forests are known for their incredible biodiversity, and this masked marvel adds another layer of wonder to these majestic mountains. It belongs to the Thraupidae family, which includes many other colorful songbirds found in these rainforests. With its beak perfectly adapted for piercing flowers and extracting nectar, our flowerpiercer friend plays an essential role as a pollinator while looking absolutely fabulous doing so. Who said saving the planet couldn't be stylish? So next time you're exploring nature's catwalks in Ecuador's Andes region during November, keep your eyes peeled for this fashionable feathered friend – they might just inspire your next trendy outfit!
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