Black Flowerpiercer

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Diglossa humeralis

Black Flowerpiercer, a reference photo
Photo: Gary L.Clark · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The black flowerpiercer (Diglossa humeralis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae of the order Passeriformes. The family Thraupidae is known for tanagers and other very similar species of birds, but it is still facing classification issues. The black flowerpiercer is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black Flowerpiercer being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thraupidae
Species
Diglossa humeralis

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