Diglossa is a genus of flowerpiercers in the family Thraupidae. Sometimes classified in the bunting and American Sparrow family Emberizidae, more recent studies have shown it to belong in the Thraupidae or tanager family. They form a group known as flowerpiercers because of their habit of piercing the base of flowers to access nectar that otherwise would be out of reach. This is done with their highly modified bill. Most members of the genus Diglossa are found in highlands of South American Central America., but two species are found in Central America.
Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer, Diglossa baritula
Slaty Flowerpiercer, Diglossa plumbea
Rusty Flowerpiercer, Diglossa sittoides
Venezuelan Flowerpiercer, Diglossa venezuelensis
Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer, Diglossa gloriosissima
White-sided Flowerpiercer, Diglossa albilatera
Glossy Flowerpiercer, Diglossa lafresnayii
Moustached Flowerpiercer, Diglossa mystacalis
Merida Flowerpiercer, Diglossa gloriosa
Black Flowerpiercer, Diglossa humeralis
Black-throated Flowerpiercer, Diglossa brunneiventris
Grey-bellied Flowerpiercer, Diglossa carbonaria
Scaled Flowerpiercer, Diglossa duidae
Greater Flowerpiercer, Diglossa major