Red-capped Flowerpecker
NameRed-capped Flowerpecker
Common NameRed-capped Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum geelvinkianum
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy blue-black back and wings, a bright red crown and rump, and a greyish-white throat and belly with a small red patch on the breast. The flanks are yellowish. Females are duller, lacking the bright red cap and breast patch, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, rapid 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes and a series of 'swee-swee' calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and several surrounding islands, including Biak, Yapen, and Karkar.
Identifying FeaturesBright red cap (male), Glossy blue-black upperparts (male), Small size, Red breast patch (male), Yellowish flanks (male)
Description
The Red-capped Flowerpecker is a small, active passerine bird known for its vibrant plumage. Males are particularly striking with a bright red cap and rump, contrasting with dark upperparts and pale underparts. They are often found foraging for berries and nectar in the forest canopy.
