Andaman Flowerpecker
NameAndaman Flowerpecker
Common NameAndaman Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum virescens
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, with slightly paler yellowish-green underparts. The bill is dark and slender, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, rapid 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, often delivered in a series, and sometimes a buzzing 'zzzzzt' call.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andaman Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, India.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, olive-green plumage, short tail, slender decurved bill, active foraging behavior
Description
A very small, active bird endemic to the Andaman Islands, typically found foraging high in the canopy. It has a short tail and a slender, slightly decurved bill, well-suited for feeding on fruits and nectar.
