Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum trochileum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyDicaeidae (Flowerpeckers)
- GenusDicaeum (Typical Flowerpeckers)
- SpeciesDicaeum trochileum (Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker)
About the Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker
The scarlet-headed flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) 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.
As of today, D. trochileum population is stable. The IUCN has classified its conservation status to Least Concern. This species is not well studied. 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. Similarly to the males, their legs are black, their beak is grey, and the tip of their tail is black. Their wings are lighter than the male's wings colour, and they are missing the blue coloration.
The morphology of the juveniles... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker in Way Kambas National 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 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker in Way Kambas National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 79 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker in Way Kambas National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker in Way Kambas National Park in our monthly data.