Red-capped flowerpecker
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SPECIES
Dicaeum geelvinkianum

The red-capped flowerpecker (Dicaeum geelvinkianum ) is a small passerine bird endemic to, and widespread within, New Guinea and adjacent islands. It has recently been split from the olive-crowned flowerpecker Dicaeum pectorale.

Appearance

A common but inconspicuous tiny bird with short bill and tail, red cap, rump and, in the male, red spot on the breast.

Distribution

Geography

Forest and woodland, including secondary growth and mangroves.

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

Small fruits, especially mistletoe, insects and spiders.

References

1. Red-capped flowerpecker Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-capped_flowerpecker
2. Red-capped flowerpecker on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22717546/131976567

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