Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker
Prionochilus thoracicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyDicaeidae (Flowerpeckers)
- GenusPrionochilus (Sunda Flowerpeckers)
- SpeciesPrionochilus thoracicus (Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker)
4 Verified sightings at Danum Valley Conservation Area From 2019 to 2026
46 Verified sightings across all 9 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker
The scarlet-breasted flowerpecker (Prionochilus thoracicus) 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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Recent sightings of Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 8 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 9 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |