Pygmy Flowerpecker
NamePygmy Flowerpecker
Common NamePygmy Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum pygmaeum
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)10
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark grey to blackish upperparts, including the head, back, and wings. The underparts are pale greyish-white, often with a subtle yellowish wash on the flanks or belly. The bill is short, stout, and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, rapid 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or 'see-see-see' calls, often delivered in a quick series of notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Leyte, Negros, and Panay.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Short tail, Dark grey upperparts and pale underparts, Short, stout bill, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Pygmy Flowerpecker is a tiny, active passerine bird endemic to the Philippines. It is typically found foraging in the canopy and subcanopy of forests, feeding primarily on fruits and insects.
