Andaman Flowerpecker
A species of Typical Flowerpeckers Scientific name : Dicaeum virescens Genus : Typical Flowerpeckers
Andaman Flowerpecker, A species of Typical Flowerpeckers
Botanical name: Dicaeum virescens
Genus: Typical Flowerpeckers
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Description General Info
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen Description
The Andaman flowerpecker (Dicaeum virescens) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The andaman Flowerpecker predominantly inhabits a range of forest environments, preferring areas at the forest edges. Its natural habitat encompasses different types of forests, including secondary growths, agricultural plantations, and groves in more open landscapes. A notable aspect of its habitat is the reliance on mistletoe plants of the Loranthaceae family for foraging and sustenance.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Behavior
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Flowerpeckers Genus
Typical Flowerpeckers Species
Andaman Flowerpecker