Whiskered Flowerpecker
NameWhiskered Flowerpecker
Common NameWhiskered Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum proprium
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark olive-brown to blackish upperparts and a paler grayish-brown belly. The most striking feature is a prominent white moustachial stripe, often referred to as 'whiskers', extending from the base of the bill. The throat is typically whitish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' notes and rapid, often buzzing trills.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark upperparts with paler underparts, Prominent white moustachial stripe, Stout, short bill
Description
The Whiskered Flowerpecker is a small, dark passerine bird endemic to the Philippines. It is characterized by its stout body, short tail, and distinctive facial markings. This species typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests.
