Black-fronted Flowerpecker
NameBlack-fronted Flowerpecker
Common NameBlack-fronted Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum nigrifrons
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales feature a glossy black forehead and lores, a bright red crown and nape, and a vibrant red bib on the throat and upper breast. The back, wings, and tail are glossy dark blue-black, contrasting with a clean white belly and red undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid 'tseet-tseet' or 'chip-chip' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on various islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Leyte, Negros, and Panay, inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black forehead and lores, Bright red crown, nape, and throat/upper breast, Glossy dark blue-black upperparts, White belly, Small size
Description
The Black-fronted Flowerpecker is a small, active passerine endemic to the Philippines, known for its striking plumage. It typically forages in the forest canopy, feeding primarily on fruits and small insects.
