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Dicaeidae - Flowerpeckers

There are around 45 species of birds in this family. They are found in tropical regions in southern Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific.

Flowerpeckers are tiny birds – about 3-4 inches (7.6-10.2 cm) in length. They have short tails and curved bills. They eat nectar, berries, and insects. Most species are brown or olive, but the males of some species have brightly colored red or yellow patches on their crowns, rumps, and breasts.

Flowerpeckers are solitary except for the mating season and spend most of their time in trees.

  • The thick-billed flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
    Thick-Billed Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum agile)
    The thick-billed flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
  • The yellow-Sided flowerpecker is found in Indonesia.
    Yellow-Sided Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum aureolimbatum)
    The yellow-Sided flowerpecker is found in Indonesia.
  • The gray-Sided flowerpecker is found in Indonesia.
    Gray-Sided Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum celebicum)
    The gray-Sided flowerpecker is found in Indonesia.
  • The plain flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    Plain Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum concolor)
    The plain flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • The scarlet-backed flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    Scarlet-Backed Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum cruentatum)
    The scarlet-backed flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • The pale-billed flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
    Pale-Billed Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum erythrorhynchos)
    The pale-billed flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
  • The mistletoebird is found in Australia and Indonesia.
    Mistletoebird
    (Dicaeum hirundinaceum)
    The mistletoebird is found in Australia and Indonesia.
  • The blood-breasted flowerpecker is found in Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
    Blood-Breasted Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum sanguinolentum)
    The blood-breasted flowerpecker is found in Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
  • The orange-bellied flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
    Orange-Bellied Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum trigonostigma)
    The orange-bellied flowerpecker is found in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
  • The scarlet-headed flowerpecker is found in Indonesia.
    Scarlet-Headed Flowerpecker
    (Dicaeum trochileum)
    The scarlet-headed flowerpecker is found in Indonesia.
  • The yellow-breasted flowerpecker is found in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.
    Yellow-Breasted Flowerpecker
    (Prionochilus maculatus)
    The yellow-breasted flowerpecker is found in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.
  • The Palawan flowerpecker is found in the Philippines.
    Palawan Flowerpecker
    (Prionochilus plateni)
    The Palawan flowerpecker is found in the Philippines.

Did You Know?

The scarlet-backed flowerpecker is one of the species in this family of birds.
The scarlet-backed flowerpecker is one of the species in this family of birds.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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