Golden-rumped Flowerpecker
NameGolden-rumped Flowerpecker
Common NameGolden-rumped Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum annae
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts and flanks are olive-green, contrasting with paler underparts. The most striking feature is a bright golden-yellow rump. It has dark eyes with a noticeable reddish orbital ring and a short, stout bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, often delivered in a rapid series of chirps or trills.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and several smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green plumage, Golden-yellow rump, Reddish orbital ring, Short, stout bill
Description
A small, active flowerpecker characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive golden-yellow rump. It typically forages in the canopy of forests, feeding primarily on fruits and nectar.
