Red-chested Flowerpecker
A species of Typical Flowerpeckers Scientific name : Dicaeum maugei Genus : Typical Flowerpeckers
Red-chested Flowerpecker, A species of Typical Flowerpeckers
Botanical name: Dicaeum maugei
Genus: Typical Flowerpeckers
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Description General Info
Photo By Dubi Shapiro Description
The blue-cheeked flowerpecker or red-chested flowerpecker (Dicaeum maugei) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found on the Lesser Sundas (namely Timor island). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Red-chested Flowerpecker primarily feasts on figs, flowering tamarind, and mistletoe fruits, including their pollen and nectar. This bird typically forages alone or in pairs, utilizing its unique dietary preferences to sustain itself.
Habitat
The habitat of red-chested Flowerpecker typically includes areas rich in mistletoes, extending across primary and secondary forests, as well as degraded woodlands. This species is also prevalent in a variety of managed landscapes, such as plantations, cultivated areas with considerable tree cover, and bamboo stands, primarily in tropical environments.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Dubi Shapiro Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Flowerpeckers Genus
Typical Flowerpeckers Species
Red-chested Flowerpecker