The Buru flowerpecker is a species of bird in the family Dicaeidae. It is endemic to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is restricted to Buru.
Region
Maluku Islands
Typical Environment
The Buru flowerpecker is restricted to Buru, occupying moist lowland and montane forests as well as forest edges and disturbed secondary woodland. It primarily forages in the midstory to canopy, keeping close to fruiting and flowering trees. The species occurs from coastal lowlands into the mountains, following seasonal fruit availability. It is most frequently encountered along ridges, forest gaps, and edges where mistletoes and other small-fruited plants are abundant.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1800 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
This tiny fruit specialist is confined to the island of Buru in Indonesia, where it frequents the forest canopy and is often heard before it’s seen. Like other flowerpeckers, it plays a key role in dispersing mistletoe seeds, helping maintain forest dynamics. It tolerates some secondary growth but declines where extensive lowland forests are cleared.
Temperament
active and canopy-dwelling
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Usually seen singly or in pairs, joining small mixed-species flocks when food is abundant. Builds a tiny, purse-like suspended nest of plant fibers and spider silk in the midstory. Territorial around rich fruiting or flowering trees during the breeding season.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A series of thin, high-pitched tsit and tsee notes, often delivered in quick, tinkling sequences. Calls are sharp and piercing, used frequently while foraging in the canopy.
