Buzzing Flowerpecker
NameBuzzing Flowerpecker
Common NameBuzzing Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum hypoleucum
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black upperparts, head, and throat, contrasting with clean white underparts from the breast to the vent. Females are duller, with dark greyish-brown upperparts and paler greyish-white underparts. Both sexes possess a short, stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched 'tsip' or 'zit' notes, often given rapidly, and a distinctive buzzing trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across various islands of the archipelago.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Short tail, Stout bill, Male: glossy black upperparts and white underparts, Female: dull grey-brown upperparts and greyish-white underparts
Description
A small, active passerine endemic to the Philippines, characterized by its short tail and stout bill. Males display glossy black upperparts and clean white underparts, while females are duller. They are often found foraging in the canopy for fruits and insects.
