About the Fire-breasted Flowerpecker
The fire-breasted flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Like other flowerpeckers, this tiny bird feeds on fruits and plays an important role in the dispersal of fruiting plants. Unlike many other species in the genus, this species has marked sexual dimorphism with the male having contrasting upper and lower parts with a distinctive bright orange breast patch. The female is dull coloured.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae) |
| Species | Dicaeum ignipectus |
| Species Codes | fibflo1, FBFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fire-breasted Flowerpecker belong to?
The Fire-breasted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum ignipectus) belongs to the Flowerpeckers family (Dicaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fire-breasted Flowerpecker?
The fire-breasted flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Like other flowerpeckers, this tiny bird feeds on fruits and plays an important role in the dispersal of fruiting plants. Unlike many other species in the genus, this spec...
Where can I report a Fire-breasted Flowerpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Fire-breasted Flowerpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fibflo1, or on iNaturalist.
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