Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker
Prionochilus xanthopygius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyDicaeidae (Flowerpeckers)
- GenusPrionochilus (Sunda Flowerpeckers)
- SpeciesPrionochilus xanthopygius (Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker)
About the Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker
The yellow-rumped flowerpecker (Prionochilus xanthopygius) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia on the island of Borneo, to which it is endemic. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker in Kinabalu Park
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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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker in Kinabalu Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 73 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker in Kinabalu Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.