Olive-capped flowerpecker
The olive-capped flowerpecker (Dicaeum nigrilore) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forest.
Olive-capped flowerpecker | |
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Nominate subspecies seen in South Cotobato. | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Dicaeidae |
Genus: | Dicaeum |
Species: | D. nigrilore |
Binomial name | |
Dicaeum nigrilore Hartert, 1904 | |
Description and Taxonomy
EBird describes the bird as "A small, rather long-billed bird of montane forest on Mindanao. Olive-green on the back, darker on the edge of the wing, with a golden-olive head, a pale gray throat separated from the head color by a black line, a pale gray chest, and pale yellow on the sides and under the base of the tail. Note the black legs and the red eye. Somewhat similar to Olive-backed flowerpecker, but has a longer bill and a yellowish lower belly. Voice includes a high-pitched upslurred whistle and a rough “jiik!”."[2] Often seen feeding on fruiting and flowering trees.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized
- Dicaeum nigrilore nigrilore: : Found in West, Central and Southern Mindanao ; more visible yellow rump
- Dicaeum nigrilore diuatae: Found in Northeast Mindanao; overall darker green and drabber in overall color and greenish yellow rump
and a possible third subspecies found in Southeast Mindanao which has a yellowish-green head. Further study needed on this potential subspecies.[3]
Habitat and Conservation Status
It inhabits tropic moist sub-montane and montane forest above 900 masl.
IUCN has assessed this bird as a least-concern species. Despite a limited range, it is said to be locally common in its range. As it occurs in rugged and inaccessible mountains, this has allowed a large portion of its habitat to remain intact. However, there it is still affected by habitat loss through deforestation, mining, land conversion and slash-and-burn - just not to the same extent as lowland forest. [4]
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Dicaeum nigrilore". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22717497A94535614. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22717497A94535614.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- "Olive-capped Flowerpecker". Ebird.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Allen, Desmond (2020). Birds of the Philippines. Barcelona: Lynx and Birdlife International Field Guides. pp. 348–349.
- International), BirdLife International (BirdLife (2016-10-01). "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Dicaeum nigrilore". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2021-09-09.