Red-banded Flowerpecker

The Red-banded Flowerpecker, known scientifically as Dicaeum eximium, is a diminutive and vibrant member of the Dicaeidae family. This avian species is adorned with a distinctive red band, a feature that lends itself to the bird's common name.

Identification Tips

When endeavoring to identify the Red-banded Flowerpecker, one should look for its characteristic red band, which is a prominent visual marker. Observers should also note the bird's overall size and coloration, which are typical of the Dicaeidae family.

Habitat

The Red-banded Flowerpecker is a denizen of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, where it finds the conditions ideal for its lifestyle.

Distribution

This species is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, a group of islands located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Red-banded Flowerpecker as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population levels that would warrant a more dire conservation status.