Fire-throated Flowerpecker
NameFire-throated Flowerpecker
Common NameFire-throated Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum ignipectus
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMale: Glossy dark blue-black upperparts, head, and breast sides. Bright scarlet-red throat patch. White belly with a broad yellow central stripe extending to the vent. Female: Olive-green upperparts, duller yellowish underparts, lacking the red throat patch.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, thin, sibilant calls or rapid, sharp 'tsip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo), and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male's glossy dark blue-black upperparts, Male's bright red throat patch, Male's yellow central stripe on white belly, Thin, pointed bill
Description
This small, active passerine bird is known for its vibrant plumage. Males display glossy dark blue-black upperparts, a striking red throat patch, and a yellow belly stripe. It primarily inhabits montane forests, feeding on fruits, nectar, and small insects.
