About Diglossa humeralis (Fraser, 1840)
Adult black flowerpiercers (Diglossa humeralis) measure 13 to 14 centimeters in total length. Their plumage is uniformly black: adult males have slightly glossy black feathers with a subtle blue sheen, while females are a duller non-glossy black, with brownish wings and tail. Juveniles also have duller plumage than adult males. All individuals have brown eyes, and a black bill with a grey base. This species is found in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela, where it occurs from the subtropical zone up to the páramo, at elevations between 2,175 and 4,000 meters above sea level. Most populations are found between 2,700 and 3,400 meters, most often at the edges of dense wet forest. It can also be found in scattered vegetation, shrubby clearings, eucalyptus plantations, parks, and gardens. It has additionally been recently recorded in Bangalore, India.
