The Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
The Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus thoracicus) is a species of bird in the Dicaeidae family. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Prionochilus thoracicus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More