Buru Flowerpecker
Dicaeum erythrothorax
The Buru Flowerpecker (Dicaeum erythrothorax) is a legendary flowerpecker found only in Indonesia, weighing about 9 g. The Buru flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae.
About the Buru Flowerpecker
The Buru flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is endemic to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is restricted to Buru.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Buru Flowerpecker look like?
- The Buru flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae.
- How big is a Buru Flowerpecker?
- The Buru Flowerpecker is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Buru Flowerpecker?
- The Buru Flowerpecker is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Buru Flowerpecker?
- The Buru Flowerpecker is most easily confused with the Midget Flowerpecker, the Sumatran Flowerpecker and the Red-banded Flowerpecker.
- Is the Buru Flowerpecker endangered?
- The Buru Flowerpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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