Palawan Flowerpecker
NamePalawan Flowerpecker
Common NamePalawan Flowerpecker
Scientific NamePrionochilus plateni
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales have dark blue upperparts, a bright orange crown patch, a small red patch on the breast, and bright yellow underparts. The bill is short and black. Females are generally duller with less vibrant coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and often rapid calls or trills, sometimes described as a 'tsip' or 'swee-swee' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Palawan and its associated islands (including Balabac, Busuanga, Calauit, Coron, Culion) in the southwestern Philippines.
Identifying Featuresorange crown patch, dark blue upperparts, bright yellow underparts, red breast patch (male), small size, short black bill
Description
The Palawan Flowerpecker is a small, vibrant bird endemic to the Palawan region of the Philippines. Males display striking plumage, actively foraging for fruits and nectar in the forest canopy. They play an important role in seed dispersal within their habitat.
