Dicaeum cambodianum
The Cambodian Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cambodianum) is a diminutive and often inconspicuous member of the Dicaeidae family, measuring approximately 8 cm in length and weighing around 5.5 grams. Males exhibit dark gray upperparts with a dark tail, contrasting with a whitish throat and upper breast, and a dull yellow lower breast and belly. Females are similarly colored but often appear slightly duller. A notable field mark is its relatively heavy, blackish bill, distinguishing it from some congen...
This species primarily inhabits tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, secondary growth, and evergreen woodlands, generally at elevations ranging from near sea level up to 1,000 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, with a particular fondness for mistletoe berries, but also consumes nectar from flowers and small insects like spiders and caterpillars. It gleans food directly from foliage and flowers.
Cambodian Flowerpeckers are diurnal, typically observed singly or in pairs, foraging actively throughout the day, often high in the forest canopy. Their foraging strategy primarily involves gleaning fruits and nectar, often hovering or clinging to blossoms and berries with remarkable agility. Whi...
The Cambodian Flowerpecker (*Dicaeum cambodianum*) has a relatively restricted geographic distribution, being primarily endemic to specific regions of Cambodia. Its breeding range extends across the Cardamom Mountains and other forested areas within western and southern Cambodia, including provin...
Least Concern
- Despite its name, it's not exclusively found in Cambodia, with small populations also present in bordering regions of Thailand and Laos. - At just 8 cm long and weighing around 5.5 grams, it's one of the smallest passerine birds in its range. - Flowerpeckers play a crucial ecological role as pr...