Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker
NameYellow-breasted Flowerpecker
Common NameYellow-breasted Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum ignipectus
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a dull olive-green, contrasting with yellowish underparts that can be brighter on the belly. The head is plain olive-green with a dark eye. The short, stout bill is dark. Males exhibit a prominent fiery red patch on the breast bordered by black, but females and immatures (like the one pictured) lack this red patch, appearing plainer with more uniform yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, rapid 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, often delivered in a series or as a short trill. They can also produce a sharp 'zit-zit' sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker (Fire-breasted Flowerpecker) is found across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (8-9 cm), Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts (especially females/immatures), Short, stout, dark bill, Dark eye, Males have a fiery red breast patch (absent in females/immatures)
Description
This small, active bird is typically found in montane forests, often foraging high in the canopy. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts, with males displaying a distinctive fiery red breast patch. It feeds primarily on fruits and nectar, playing a crucial role in seed dispersal.
