Andaman Flowerpecker
Dicaeum virescens
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Family
Dicaeidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Andaman Flowerpecker is a tiny passerine from the family Dicaeidae, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forest and secondary growth, feeding on berries, nectar, and small insects. Its small size and active foraging behavior are typical of flowerpeckers.
Habitat & Range
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Dicaeidae |
| Genus | Dicaeum |
| Species | Dicaeum virescens |
Distribution
Andaman Flowerpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
What order and family does the Andaman Flowerpecker belong to?
The Andaman Flowerpecker (Dicaeum virescens) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicaeidae.
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