Nilgiri Flowerpecker
NameNilgiri Flowerpecker
Common NameNilgiri Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum concolor
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)12.5
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-grey to brownish-grey, contrasting slightly with darker flight feathers. Underparts are paler greyish-white, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. Sexes are similar in appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tsee' calls, often repeated, and a rapid, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Ghats of southern India, primarily found in the Nilgiri Hills and surrounding hill ranges.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain olive-grey and whitish plumage, Short tail, Slightly decurved, relatively stout bill, Lack of prominent markings or bright colors
Description
The Nilgiri Flowerpecker is a very small, drab passerine bird found in the Western Ghats of India. It is typically seen foraging actively in the canopy for berries and nectar, often in mixed-species flocks.
