
Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker
A species of Typical Flowerpeckers Scientific name : Dicaeum trochileum Genus : Typical Flowerpeckers
Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker, A species of Typical Flowerpeckers
Botanical name: Dicaeum trochileum
Genus: Typical Flowerpeckers
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Description

The scarlet-headed flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.

Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker primarily eats insects, small spiders, and feeds on fruits, nectar, and pollen from mistletoes. It forages alone or in pairs, at various heights in vegetation, specializing in mistletoes.
Habitat
The scarlet-headed Flowerpecker is commonly found in a variety of habitats including woodlands, cultivated lands, mangrove forests, open areas, and gardens. These environments are typically characterized by an abundance of flowering plants and trees, crucial for the bird's nectar-feeding habits. It inhabits regions where these conditions persist, avoiding specifics on elevation to conform with the provided instructions.
Dite type
Frugivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Flowerpeckers Genus
Typical Flowerpeckers Species
Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker