Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker
Prionochilus xanthopygius
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The yellow-rumped flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia on the island of Borneo, to which it is endemic. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The yellow-rumped flowerpecker (Prionochilus xanthopygius) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia on the island of Borneo, to which it is endemic. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Prionochilus
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Prionochilus xanthopygius (Yellow-rumped 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 TonyCastro (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Prionochilus xanthopygius (Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Prionochilus xanthopygius, commonly known as the Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Prionochilus xanthopygius (Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker) belong to?
- Prionochilus xanthopygius (Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Prionochilus xanthopygius (Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker)?
- The plumage of Prionochilus xanthopygius (Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker) combines these colours: Yellow.
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