Olive-crowned Flowerpecker
A species of Typical Flowerpeckers Scientific name : Dicaeum pectorale Genus : Typical Flowerpeckers
Olive-crowned Flowerpecker, A species of Typical Flowerpeckers
Botanical name: Dicaeum pectorale
Genus: Typical Flowerpeckers
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The olive-crowned flowerpecker (Dicaeum pectorale) is a small passerine bird in the flowerpecker family, Dicaeidae. It is found in far western New Guinea and on adjacent islands. There are two subspecies: D. p. ignotum on Gebe Island and D. p. pectorale elsewhere. The red-capped flowerpecker (D. geelvinkianum) and Louisiade flowerpecker (D. nitidum) are sometimes included in this species. 
Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Olive-crowned Flowerpecker's diet primarily consists of unprotected fruits like figs and likely mistletoe berries, as well as spiders. Olive-crowned Flowerpecker forages mainly in the canopy, either alone or in pairs.
Habitat
The olive-crowned Flowerpecker typically inhabits forest canopies and areas of secondary growth, thriving in environments that are well-wooded. These small birds are adapted to living in the dense foliage provided by forested regions, often frequenting the high branches and understorey of these ecosystems.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Flowerpeckers Genus
Typical Flowerpeckers Species
Olive-crowned Flowerpecker 
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