Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker
Prionochilus thoracicus
The Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus thoracicus) is a rare flowerpecker found in 5 countries, weighing about 9 g. The scarlet-breasted flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae.
About the Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker
The scarlet-breasted flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Thailand.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in June. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker look like?
- The scarlet-breasted flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae.
- How big is a Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker?
- The Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker?
- The Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker?
- The Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker is most easily confused with the Palawan Flowerpecker, the Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker and the Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker.
- Is the Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker endangered?
- The Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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