Palawan Flowerpecker
Prionochilus plateni
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Palawan flowerpecker (Prionochilus plateni) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only in the Palawan island group. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Palawan flowerpecker
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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