Bicolored Flowerpecker
NameBicolored Flowerpecker
Common NameBicolored Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum bicolor
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)12.5
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsAdults have glossy dark blue-black upperparts, including the head, back, and wings. The throat and upper breast are pure white, sharply demarcated from the dark upperparts, while the lower breast and belly are greyish-white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, often given in a rapid series. It also produces a soft, buzzing 'zzzzzt' call.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on various islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Leyte, and others.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Glossy dark blue-black upperparts, Pure white throat and upper breast, Greyish-white lower breast and belly, Short, stout bill
Description
The Bicolored Flowerpecker is a small, active passerine bird endemic to the Philippines. It is characterized by its striking two-toned plumage, with dark upperparts contrasting sharply with its pale underparts. This species primarily forages for fruits and insects in the canopy and sub-canopy of forests.
