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Yellow-sided Flowerpecker

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Photo by mehdhalaouatePhoto taken: Sulawesi, Indonesia .
Photo by mehdhalaouate
Photo taken: Sulawesi, Indonesia .
Dicaeum aureolimbatum

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[edit] Identification

This is a tiny flowerpecker measuring only about 8 to 8.5 cm. A common species in its range but most often difficult to spot. Sexes similar.

[edit] Distribution

Sulawesi and nearby islands.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are two known geographical variations : Dicaeum a. aureolimbatum found in Sulawesi and the Lembeh, Bangka and Muna islands (the one in the picture)

Dicaeum a. laterale found in Sangihe island.

[edit] Habitat

Moist lowland forests and montanes.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes small figs, berries, pollen and small insects.

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