Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker
A species of Sunda Flowerpeckers Scientific name : Prionochilus percussus Genus : Sunda Flowerpeckers
Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker, A species of Sunda Flowerpeckers
Botanical name: Prionochilus percussus
Genus: Sunda Flowerpeckers
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The crimson-breasted flowerpecker (Prionochilus percussus) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker primarily consumes berries, figs, and the fruits of mistletoes, employing their bill to puncture and extract contents. Additionally, their diet likely includes nectar and pollen. They typically feed in the forest's middle and lower strata.
Habitat
The crimson-breasted Flowerpecker primarily inhabits a variety of evergreen and deciduous forests, including lowland dipterocarp, peatswamp, alluvial settings, and lower montane regions. This species is also found in mangroves, secondary growth areas, forest edges, scrublands, and older plantation landscapes.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Flowerpeckers Genus
Sunda Flowerpeckers Species
Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker