Masked Flowerpiercer

*Top 50 Target Species (pretty factor off-the-charts)

In Ecuador, the Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea) is a fairly common resident of humid montane and cloud forests, typically found between 2,000 and 3,500 meters on both Andean slopes. With its deep ultramarine plumage, bright red eyes, and hooked bill adapted for slicing into flowers, it forages energetically for nectar, insects, and fruit, often in mixed-species flocks. Though its population is suspected to be slowly declining due to habitat degradation, it remains widespread and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Regional variation in song and plumage suggests possible cryptic speciation, adding intrigue to this charismatic highland tanager.

• Masked Flowerpiercer 07 Nov 2025 #16 Reserva Yanacocha | EC-P

• Masked Flowerpiercer 07 Nov 2025 #25 Reserva Zuro Loma | EC-P

• Masked Flowerpiercer 06 Nov 2025 #2 The Birdwatcher's House - Santa Rosa Bird Lodge | EC-P

• Masked Flowerpiercer 06 Nov 2025 #2 Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge | EC-P

• Masked Flowerpiercer 04 Nov 2025 #1 Guango Lodge | EC-N

• Masked Flowerpiercer 03 Nov 2025 #1 Guango Lodge | EC-N

• Masked Flowerpiercer 03 Nov 2025 #2 Guango Lodge | EC-N

• Masked Flowerpiercer 02 Nov 2025 #1 Guango Lodge | EC-N

• Masked Flowerpiercer 01 Nov 2025 #1 Cabañas San Isidro | EC-N

• Masked Flowerpiercer 26 Oct 2025 #5 Reserva Zuro Loma | EC-P