Javan Flowerpecker
NameJavan Flowerpecker
Common NameJavan Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum trochileum
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe male Javan Flowerpecker has glossy blue-black upperparts, crown, and sides of the head. A prominent, vivid scarlet-red patch covers the throat and upper breast. The rest of the underparts are yellowish-orange, fading to paler yellow on the flanks and vent. Females are duller, typically olive-greenish above and yellowish below, lacking the distinctive red throat patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and often rapid, including 'tseet-tseet' or 'chip-chip' notes, sometimes escalating into a short trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Javan Flowerpecker (a subspecies of the Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker, Dicaeum trochileum) is endemic to the Greater Sunda Islands and the Philippines, with the specific Javan population found on Java and Bali.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Glossy dark upperparts, Bright scarlet-red throat and upper breast (male), Yellowish-orange belly, Short tail, Slender, slightly downcurved bill
Description
This tiny, active bird is known for its striking plumage, particularly in males. It is often found flitting among the canopy and undergrowth of various forest types and cultivated areas, feeding on nectar and fruits.
