Olive-capped Flowerpecker
NameOlive-capped Flowerpecker
Common NameOlive-capped Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum nigrilore
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe head features a distinctive olive-green cap, contrasting with a greyish-white throat and breast. The back and wings are olive-green, and it has a prominent red iris. The bill is dark and relatively short.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tseet' calls, often given rapidly.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresolive-green cap, greyish-white underparts, red iris, small size, short, dark bill
Description
A small, active passerine characterized by its olive-green cap, greyish underparts, and striking red eyes. It typically forages in the canopy of montane forests, feeding on a mix of fruits, nectar, and small insects.
