DicaeidaeDicaeum

Andaman Flowerpecker

Dicaeum virescens

8.5–8.5 cmVery Small
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Resident. Andamans. Only flowerpecker in the Andaman Islands. Has brighter green upperparts than Plain, with grey throat and breast contrasting with yellow lower belly, flanks and vent. Crown is faintly speckled. Tail is glossy black. Trees with mistletoe.

Colour

GreenGreyYellowBlack
Average size
8.5 cm
Behaviour
Resident., Trees with mistletoe.

About this bird

Resident. Andamans. Only flowerpecker in the Andaman Islands. Has brighter green upperparts than Plain, with grey throat and breast contrasting with yellow lower belly, flanks and vent. Crown is faintly speckled. Tail is glossy black. Trees with mistletoe.

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Andaman Flowerpecker is bigger than Pale-billed Rowerpecker but smaller than Ashy-throated Warbler.