Yellow-sided Flowerpecker
NameYellow-sided Flowerpecker
Common NameYellow-sided Flowerpecker
Scientific NameDicaeum aureolimbatum
FamilyDicaeidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe crown and upperparts are dark olive-green, with a blackish tail and wings. The throat and breast are pure white, sharply contrasting with the bright yellow flanks and lower belly. It has a dark, stout bill and reddish eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, often given in a rapid series or trill.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Sulawesi and several smaller adjacent islands (e.g., Muna, Buton, Peleng, Banggai, Sula Islands) in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesDark olive-green crown and upperparts, White throat and breast, Bright yellow flanks, Small size, Short, stout bill
Description
This small, active flowerpecker is characterized by its dark olive-green upperparts, contrasting white throat and breast, and striking bright yellow flanks. It is typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy of forests.
