About the Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker
The scarlet-collared flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae, about 10cm long and is endemic to the Philippines where it found only in the tropical moist lowland forests in Mindoro, usually occurring below 1000m in the canopy and edge of the forest and in open country with scattered trees. Along with the critically endangered Cebu flowerpecker, it is one of the two threatened flowerpeckers in the Philippines and is declining primarily due to habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae) |
| Species | Dicaeum retrocinctum |
| Species Codes | sccflo1, SCFL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker belong to?
The Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker (Dicaeum retrocinctum) belongs to the Flowerpeckers family (Dicaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker?
The Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker?
The scarlet-collared flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae, about 10cm long and is endemic to the Philippines where it found only in the tropical moist lowland forests in Mindoro, usually occurring below 1000m in the canopy and edge of the forest and in open country with scattere...
Where can I report a Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sccflo1, or on iNaturalist.
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