Red-capped Flowerpecker
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| Dicaeum geelvinkianum Meyer, 1874 |
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.
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[edit] Identification
A common but inconspicuous tiny bird with short bill and tail, red cap, rump and, in the male, red spot on the breast.
[edit] Habitat
Forest and woodland, including secondary growth and mangroves.
[edit] Food
Small fruits, especially mistletoe, insects and spiders.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2006) Species factsheet: Dicaeum geelvinkianum. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 6/12/2006
- Coates, Brian J. The Birds of Papua New Guinea. Vol.II. Dove Publications: Queensland. ISBN 0-9590257-1-5
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