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Blood-breasted Flowerpecker

Blood-breasted Flowerpecker

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A small, vibrant flowerpecker, the Blood-breasted Flowerpecker is characterized by a striking blood-red patch on its breast, contrasting with dark upperparts and white belly. It is an active bird, often found in a variety of wooded habitats.
Where to spot
Found in Indonesia and the Philippines, inhabiting forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas from lowlands to montane regions.
How to spot
Look for its quick movements in the canopy and mid-story, especially near fruiting or flowering trees. The prominent red breast patch is a clear diagnostic feature.
When to spot
Active year-round, typically most visible during the morning and late afternoon.
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File:Blood-breasted Flowerpecker- male (Dicaeum sanguinolentum).jpg
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File:Blood-breasted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum sanguinolentum) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
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File:Dicaeum sanguinolentum female.jpg
File:Dicaeum sanguinolentum male.jpg
File:Blood-breasted Flowerpecker(Dicaeum sanguinolentum).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Blood-breasted Flowerpecker- male (Dicaeum sanguinolentum).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Blood-breasted Flowerpecker- male (Dicaeum sanguinolentum) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Blood-breasted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum sanguinolentum) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dicaeum sanguinolentum.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dicaeum sanguinolentum 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dicaeum sanguinolentum female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dicaeum sanguinolentum male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Blood-breasted Flowerpecker, like many of its relatives, plays an important ecological role as a seed disperser, particularly for the sticky berries of mistletoe.
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