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Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker

Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker

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A small, striking flowerpecker, the Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker is named for the prominent scarlet patch on its back, contrasting with black wings and a white belly. It is a common and active bird, found in a variety of wooded habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo), and southern China. Inhabits forests, woodlands, gardens, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its rapid movements in the canopy and mid-story, especially near fruiting or flowering trees. The bright scarlet back is an unmistakable diagnostic feature.
When to spot
Active year-round, typically most visible during the morning and late afternoon.
File:Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum ) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum ) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is highly active and can quickly strip a fruiting mistletoe plant of its berries, acting as a vital dispersal agent for the plant species across its range.
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