Pink-breasted Flowerpecker
NamePink-breasted Flowerpecker
Common NamePink-breasted Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum keiense
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, back, and wings, with a striking pinkish-orange throat, breast, and belly that fades to whitish on the lower abdomen. The tail is black. Females are generally duller, with grayish-brown upperparts and a paler, less vibrant pinkish wash on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, sometimes delivered in a rapid series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Kei Islands, an archipelago in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Glossy black head and upperparts (male), Vibrant pinkish-orange breast and belly (male), Short tail, Thin, pointed bill
Description
This small, active flowerpecker is characterized by its glossy black head and upperparts contrasting with a vibrant pinkish-orange breast and belly in males. It primarily inhabits the canopy of tropical lowland forests, where it forages for fruits, nectar, and small insects.
