Plain Flowerpecker
NamePlain Flowerpecker
Common NamePlain Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum concolor
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)10
Length (cm)8
Weight (g)5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally dull olive-brown or greyish-brown on the upperparts, with paler, often whitish or buffy underparts. Some subspecies may show faint streaking or a slightly darker wash on the flanks. It lacks any prominent markings or bright colors.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'seep' notes, often given in a rapid series. It can also produce a short, buzzing trill.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, drab, plain olive-brown plumage, short tail, thin, slightly curved bill, lack of prominent markings
Description
The Plain Flowerpecker is a very small, drab passerine bird, often seen foraging actively among the foliage of trees and shrubs. It has a short tail and a relatively thin, slightly curved bill, typical of flowerpeckers that feed on berries and nectar.
