Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker
Prionochilus thoracicus
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The scarlet-breasted flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The scarlet-breasted flowerpecker (Prionochilus thoracicus) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Prionochilus
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Prionochilus thoracicus (Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Nicolas Huet / Jean Gabriel Prêtre (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Prionochilus thoracicus (Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Prionochilus thoracicus, commonly known as the Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker, in the «Near threatened» category. «Near threatened» means it is not threatened yet, but is close to becoming so.
- What family does Prionochilus thoracicus (Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker) belong to?
- Prionochilus thoracicus (Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Prionochilus thoracicus (Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker)?
- The plumage of Prionochilus thoracicus (Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker) combines these colours: Red and Yellow.
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