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Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker

Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker

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The Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker is a diminutive and colorful flowerpecker, immediately recognizable by its brilliant scarlet head, contrasting with a dark back and pale underparts. It is an active and common bird of the Sundaic region.
Where to spot
Endemic to Indonesia (Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo, and many smaller islands) and Peninsular Malaysia, inhabiting forests, cultivated areas, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its quick movements in fruiting or flowering trees. The bright scarlet head is highly distinctive, even from a distance. Listen for its rapid, high-pitched 'chip' calls.
When to spot
Active year-round, typically most visible during the morning and late afternoon.
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File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) in South Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) of Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) of South Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum trochileum).jpg
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum trochileum) female - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum trochileum) male - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker ( Dicaeum trochileum ) in flight.jpg
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) in South Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) of Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum) of South Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum trochileum).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum trochileum) female - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trochileum trochileum) male - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker ( Dicaeum trochileum ) in flight.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This flowerpecker is one of the most vividly colored bird species in Indonesia, often seen flitting among the trees of rural gardens and urban parks alike, making it easily observed.
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