About the White-throated Flowerpecker
Legge's flowerpecker , also known as the white-throated flowerpecker, is a small passerine bird in the flowerpecker family Dicaeidae. It is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. It is named after the Australian ornithologist William Vincent Legge. This species was formerly placed in the genus Dicaeum.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae) |
| Species | Pachyglossa vincens |
| Species Codes | whtflo1, LEFL, WTFL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Flowerpecker belong to?
The White-throated Flowerpecker (Pachyglossa vincens) belongs to the Flowerpeckers family (Dicaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-throated Flowerpecker?
The White-throated Flowerpecker is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-throated Flowerpecker?
Legge's flowerpecker , also known as the white-throated flowerpecker, is a small passerine bird in the flowerpecker family Dicaeidae. It is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. It is named after the Australian ornithologist William Vincent Legge. This species was formerly placed in the genus Di...
Where can I report a White-throated Flowerpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Flowerpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtflo1, or on iNaturalist.
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