White-sided Flowerpiercer (Diglossa albilatera)

White-sided Flowerpiercer, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The white-sided flowerpiercer (Diglossa albilatera) is a fairly common and widespread species of flowerpiercer. Flowerpiercers are a genus of birds within the tanager family Thraupidae, with specially adapted bills that enable them to pierce the sides of flower blossoms to access the nectar.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-sided 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.

Easily confused with

Diglossa plumbea
Diglossa humeralis
Diglossa lafresnayii

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thraupidae
Genus: Diglossa
Species: Diglossa albilatera

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