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Venezuelan flowerpiercer

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Venezuelan flowerpiercer
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thraupidae
Genus: Diglossa
Species:
D. venezuelensis
Binomial name
Diglossa venezuelensis
Chapman, 1925

The Venezuelan flowerpiercer (Diglossa venezuelensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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

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  1. ^ 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.