This small flowerpecker is endemic to the Philippines, characterized by its olive-green plumage, yellow vent, and often a dusky throat. It is typically found in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, found in montane forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Search for it in the canopy and sub-canopy of forests. Listen for its high-pitched, often repeated calls, and observe its quick movements as it picks berries.
When to spot
Observable year-round, with peak activity in the early morning and late afternoon as it forages for food.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, found in montane forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Search for it in the canopy and sub-canopy of forests. Listen for its high-pitched, often repeated calls, and observe its quick movements as it picks berries.
When to spot
Observable year-round, with peak activity in the early morning and late afternoon as it forages for food.
The Mindanao Flowerpecker is a specialist feeder on mistletoe berries, which are an essential part of its diet and critical for its role as a seed disperser in its native habitat.
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