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

Mérida flowerpiercer
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thraupidae
Genus: Diglossa
Species:
D. gloriosa
Binomial name
Diglossa gloriosa

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Diglossa gloriosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22723668A94828493. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22723668A94828493.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.