Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker
Prionochilus percussus
The Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus percussus) is a rare flowerpecker found in 5 countries, weighing about 6 g. The crimson-breasted flowerpecker is a bird species in the family Dicaeidae.
About the Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker
The crimson-breasted flowerpecker is a bird species in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Myanmar (Burma).
When to see it
The Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker look like?
- The crimson-breasted flowerpecker is a bird species in the family Dicaeidae.
- How big is a Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker?
- The Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker is a tiny sized bird weighing about 6 g.
- Where can you see a Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker?
- The Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker?
- The Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker is most easily confused with the Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker, the Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker and the Palawan Flowerpecker.
- Is the Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker endangered?
- The Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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