Orange-bellied flowerpecker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Orange-bellied flowerpecker |
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Dicaeum
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trigonostigma
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The orange-bellied flowerpecker is a small, colorful bird. Its scientific name is Dicaeum trigonostigma. This bird belongs to the Dicaeidae family, also known as flowerpeckers. You can find these birds in many countries across Southeast Asia. These include Bangladesh, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
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Where the Orange-bellied Flowerpecker Lives
The orange-bellied flowerpecker makes its home in different types of habitats. It prefers warm, wet forests. These include lowland forests, which are close to sea level. It also lives in mangrove forests, which are found along coastlines. Sometimes, you can spot them in montane forests, which are found on mountains.
What the Orange-bellied Flowerpecker Looks Like
This bird is known for its bright colors. The male and female look quite different.
Male Flowerpecker
The male orange-bellied flowerpecker is very easy to spot. Its upper body, including its head, neck, wings, and tail, is a slaty-blue color. It has a special bright orange patch on its back, shaped like a triangle. Its beak is thin and short, curving slightly downwards. The male's throat and upper chest are a lighter grayish-blue. From its lower chest to its belly, the color changes from fiery orange to yellow.
Female Flowerpecker
The female orange-bellied flowerpecker is not as colorful as the male. She is mostly a dull olive-brown color all over her body. However, she does have a pale orange rump (the area above her tail). Her belly is also yellow, which helps to identify her.
