Order Passeriformes | Phylum Chordata Family Dicaeidae Scientific name Dicaeum pectorale Rank Species | |
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Similar Red‑capped flowerpecker, Black‑fronted flowerpecker, Brown‑backed flowerpecker, Midget flowerpecker, Red‑banded flowerpecker |
The olive-crowned flowerpecker (Dicaeum pectorale) is a small passerine bird in the flowerpecker family, Dicaeidae. It is found in far western New Guinea and on adjacent islands. There are two subspecies: D. p. ignotum on Gebe Island and D. p. pectorale elsewhere. The red-capped flowerpecker (D. geelvinkianum) and Louisiade flowerpecker (D. nitidum) are sometimes included in this species.
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