Maugé's Flowerpecker is a small and distinctive flowerpecker with a dark metallic-green back, a red rump, and a white belly. It is an active forager, often found in a variety of wooded habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia (e.g., Timor, Sumba, Flores), inhabiting forests, woodlands, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its quick movements in the canopy and mid-story. The metallic green back and red rump are diagnostic, especially when seen in good light.
When to spot
Active year-round, typically most visible during the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia (e.g., Timor, Sumba, Flores), inhabiting forests, woodlands, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its quick movements in the canopy and mid-story. The metallic green back and red rump are diagnostic, especially when seen in good light.
When to spot
Active year-round, typically most visible during the morning and late afternoon.
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Maugé's Flowerpecker is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, where it plays a key role in seed dispersal for various plant species, particularly mistletoe.
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