White-throated Flowerpecker

The nominate subspecies D. e. erythrothorax is restricted to Buru. The other subspecies D. e. schistaceiceps is found on Halmahera and nearby islands and is sometimes regarded as a separate species, the Halmahera Flowerpecker.

The White-throated Flowerpecker is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

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The White-throated Flowerpecker is a common resident breeding bird of forests and other well-wooded habitats including gardens. Two eggs are laid in a purse-like nest suspended from a tree. This is a very small, stout flowerpecker, 10cm in length, with a short tail, short thick curved bill and tubular tongue. The latter features reflect the importance of nectar in its diet, although berries, spiders and insects are also taken. More