Orange-bellied Flowerpecker
NameOrange-bellied Flowerpecker
Common NameOrange-bellied Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum trigonostigma
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsAdult males have glossy blue-grey upperparts, wings, and tail, contrasting sharply with bright orange underparts extending from the throat to the belly, with a yellow vent. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish-green underparts, often with a paler belly. Both sexes possess a short, stout, pointed black bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, rapid 'tsip-tsip' or 'zit-zit' calls, often given while foraging. They also produce a series of sharp, metallic notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Orange-bellied Flowerpecker is widely distributed across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and various islands in the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (one of the smallest birds in its range), Male's distinctive blue-grey upperparts and bright orange underparts, Female's olive-green plumage, Short, stout, pointed bill, Rapid, high-pitched calls
Description
This tiny, active passerine is characterized by the striking sexual dimorphism in its plumage. Males display vibrant blue-grey upperparts and bright orange underparts, while females are more subtly colored with olive-green plumage. They are typically found foraging in the canopy of forests, feeding primarily on fruits and nectar.
