About the Red-capped Flowerpecker
The red-capped flowerpecker 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae) |
| Species | Dicaeum geelvinkianum |
| Species Codes | recflo1, RCFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-capped Flowerpecker belong to?
The Red-capped Flowerpecker (Dicaeum geelvinkianum) belongs to the Flowerpeckers family (Dicaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-capped Flowerpecker?
The red-capped flowerpecker 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....
Where can I report a Red-capped Flowerpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-capped Flowerpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recflo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
56
Species in Family
57
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