Black-sided Flowerpecker
NameBlack-sided Flowerpecker
Common NameBlack-sided Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum celebicum
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMale has glossy dark blue-black upperparts, head, and flanks. A prominent bright red patch covers the throat and upper chest. The belly and vent are greyish-white. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, sometimes delivered in a rapid series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and several smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, short tail, glossy dark blue-black upperparts, bright red throat patch (male), greyish-white underparts
Description
A small, active passerine endemic to Sulawesi. Males are characterized by glossy dark blue-black plumage, a striking red throat patch, and greyish underparts. They are often found foraging in the forest canopy.
