Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Dicaeum Higher classification Dicaeum | Phylum Chordata Family Dicaeidae Scientific name Dicaeum geelvinkianum Rank Species | |
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Similar Olive‑crowned flowerpecker, Black‑fronted flowerpecker, Brown‑backed flowerpecker, Red‑banded flowerpecker, Dicaeum | ||
The red-capped flowerpecker (Dicaeum geelvinkianum) is a small passerine bird endemic to, and widespread within, New Guinea and adjacent islands. It has recently been split from the olive-crowned flowerpecker Dicaeum pectorale.
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Identification
A common but inconspicuous tiny bird with short bill and tail, red cap, rump and, in the male, red spot on the breast.
Habitat
Forest and woodland, including secondary growth and mangroves.
Food
Small fruits, especially mistletoe, insects and spiders.
References
Red-capped flowerpecker Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA