This Slaty Flowerpiercer’s beak has a small hook on the end of it, presumably to help rip the flower open so the bill can fit inside and extract the nectar.
Slaty Flowerpiercer
Country Costa Rica
Location Poás Volcano Lodge
Gender Female
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild
- Created Timestamp04/11/2024 12:33:38
- CameraCanon EOS R7
- Aperture5.6
- CreditM. Warner
- Focal Length400
- Iso1600
- Shutter Speed1/1000
Interesting, thanks for pointing it out!