Black-sided Flowerpecker

The Black-sided Flowerpecker is a species of bird in the Dicaeidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia in northern Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

The Black-sided Flowerpecker is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Black-sided Flowerpecker (Dicaeum monticolum) is a species of bird in the Dicaeidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia in northern Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Dicaeum monticolum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

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The Black-sided Flowerpecker Dicaeum monticolum is one of 2 endemic flowerpeckers in Borneo. It is a common montane species and can be seen easily in Mt Kinabalu and other mountain ranges. Around Kinabalu Park Headquarters, it is often seen feeding on the ripe berries of the Pink Medinella. When in flight, it announces itself with a series of metallic zit calls. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Dicaeidae
Genus : Dicaeum
Species : monticolum
Authority : Sharpe, 1887