Masked Flowerpiercer

The Masked Flowerpiercer adult male has predominantly rich blue plumage, with a compact body and a sharply contrasting black face. Its back and breast are largely uniform blue, while the wings and tail are darker, with dusky flight feathers and no conspicuous barring or spotting. A broad mask of black feathers around the eyes is its defining facial marking, set off by vivid red irises.

Family

Thraupidae

Region

South America

Range

Andes

Habitat

Cloud Forest

Dominant color

Blue

Conservation status

Least Concern