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Black-fronted Flowerpecker

Dicaeum igniferum

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
9,9 cm
Ağırlık
8,5 g
Familya
Dicaeidae
Takım
Passeriformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 9,9 cm 3.9 in
Ağırlık 8,5 g 0.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Familya Dicaeidae
Genus Dicaeum
Türler Dicaeum igniferum

Distribution

Black-fronted Flowerpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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