Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker
Prionochilus xanthopygius
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Borneo (Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia)
- Family
- Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The yellow-rumped flowerpecker (Prionochilus xanthopygius) is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia on the island of Borneo, to which it is endemic. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Range and habitat
Lowlands of Borneo; single record from Bungarun (North Natuna Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Yellow-rumped 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.
