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Black-belted Flowerpecker

Dicaeum haematostictum

Least Concern
Wingspan
10.8 cm
Weight
8.95 g
Family
Dicaeidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-belted Flowerpecker is a small bird endemic to the Philippine islands of Panay and Negros, with males showing a distinctive broad black breast band and bright red crown patch. It inhabits primary and tall secondary forests, feeding on mistletoe berries, other small fruits, and nectar. Deforestation on its restricted island range poses a potential long-term threat to its populations.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.8 cm 4.3 in
Weight 8.95 g 0.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Dicaeidae
Genus Dicaeum
Species Dicaeum haematostictum

Distribution

Black-belted Flowerpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-belted Flowerpecker endangered?
The Black-belted Flowerpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-belted Flowerpecker?
The Black-belted Flowerpecker has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 8.95 g.
What order and family does the Black-belted Flowerpecker belong to?
The Black-belted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum haematostictum) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicaeidae.

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