Yellow-bellied Flowerpecker
NameYellow-bellied Flowerpecker
Common NameYellow-bellied Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum melanoxanthum
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black on the head, back, wings, and tail, with a contrasting white throat and upper breast. The lower breast, belly, and undertail coverts are a vibrant yellow. They have a distinctive red eye and a short, stout black bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls, often described as 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, including Nepal, Bhutan, northeast India, extending through Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern China, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow belly contrasting with black upperparts, White throat and upper breast, Small size and compact body, Short, stout bill, Red eye
Description
This small, compact flowerpecker is characterized by its striking black upperparts and bright yellow belly. It is typically found foraging in the canopy of subtropical and tropical forests, often feeding on berries and nectar.
