Black-belted Flowerpecker
Dicaeum haematostictum
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Dicaeidae
About
The black-belted flowerpecker, or Visayan flowerpecker, is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is restricted to Panay, Negros and Guimaras islands. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the more widespread red-keeled flowerpecker. Sometimes the name red-keeled flowerpecker is used for D. haematostictum and D. australe is then known as the red-sided flowerpecker.
Fun Fact
It inhabits tropical moist lowland forest up to 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) above sea level.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the Philippines where it is restricted to Panay, Negros and Guimaras islands.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance