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Black-fronted Flowerpecker

Dicaeum igniferum

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
9,9 cm
Gewicht
8,5 g
Familie
Dicaeidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Black-fronted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum igniferum) is a bird species in the family Dicaeidae, within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.9 cm and a weight of 8.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-fronted Flowerpecker is a tiny, active flowerpecker with glossy blue-black upperparts, a striking black forehead, and red-tinged underparts in the male. It inhabits forest interior, forest edges, and secondary growth on Sumba Island in Indonesia. It feeds primarily on mistletoe berries and other small fruits, helping to disperse seeds throughout its limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 9,9 cm 3.9 in
Gewicht 8,5 g 0.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Dicaeidae
Genus Dicaeum
Arten Dicaeum igniferum

Distribution

Black-fronted Flowerpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Black-fronted Flowerpecker endangered?
The Black-fronted Flowerpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-fronted Flowerpecker?
The Black-fronted Flowerpecker has a wingspan of 9.9 cm, weight of 8.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-fronted Flowerpecker belong to?
The Black-fronted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum igniferum) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicaeidae.

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