Palawan Flowerpecker
A species of Sunda Flowerpeckers Scientific name : Prionochilus plateni Genus : Sunda Flowerpeckers
Palawan Flowerpecker, A species of Sunda Flowerpeckers
Botanical name: Prionochilus plateni
Genus: Sunda Flowerpeckers
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Description General Info
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The Palawan flowerpecker (Prionochilus plateni) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. The scientific name commemorates the German zoologist Carl Constantin Platen.
Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Palawan Flowerpecker's diet likely comprises fruit, nectar, and pollen, particularly from mistletoes. Palawan Flowerpecker forages alone across forest layers and occasionally mingles with mixed-species groups.
Habitat
The habitat of palawan Flowerpecker encompasses forested regions, areas of secondary growth, and scrublands. These birds are typically associated with environments rich in fruiting and flowering trees, which also extend to cultivated gardens where such vegetation is present.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Flowerpeckers Genus
Sunda Flowerpeckers Species
Palawan Flowerpecker