About the Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker
The scarlet-headed flowerpecker is a bird species in the family of Dicaeidae. It is a species endemic to Indonesia. This flowerpecker inhabits a few islands of the archipelago of Indonesia. It is mainly observed in open wooden areas, gardens, and mangroves.
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The scarlet-headed flowerpecker body length can reach up to eight to nine centimeters after maturity. The red to orange upper body of the males is the main characteristic that distinguishes them from the females. Their red plumage covers their head, their back, their rump and their throat. Their wings are black with blue pigmentation. Their legs are black, and their beak is grey. The tip of their tail is black. The females have a light grey to brown head and back. Their orange to red rumps characterize the females' morphology. Voice: The scarlet-headed flowerpecker can be easily recognized by its call. It makes high and acute short notes. Its vocals are either a "zit-zit-zit" sound or "seeeeep…seeeeep". Every pitch last from two to three and a half seconds.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pygmy FlowerpeckerDicaeum pygmaeumThe pygmy flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae.
Red-capped FlowerpeckerDicaeum geelvinkianumA common but inconspicuous tiny bird with short bill and tail, red cap, rump and, in the male, red spot on the breast.
Andaman FlowerpeckerDicaeum virescensThe Andaman flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae.
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