Fire-breasted Flowerpecker
NameFire-breasted Flowerpecker
Common NameFire-breasted Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum ignipectus
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have glossy dark blue-grey upperparts, head, and throat. A prominent, bright scarlet patch adorns the breast, contrasting with yellowish-buff flanks that are streaked with black. The central belly is white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, sometimes delivered as a rapid, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, extending through Southeast Asia including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, short tail, stout bill, male's bright red breast patch, dark blue-grey upperparts, yellowish streaked flanks
Description
This tiny, active bird is characterized by its stout, short bill and short tail. Males display striking plumage, while females are much duller, often found foraging for berries and nectar in the forest canopy.
