Region

Maluku Islands

Typical Environment

Confined to Buru Island, it inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, as well as foothill and lower montane forest. It uses primary and well-developed secondary forest and can persist in selectively logged areas with intact canopy. The species forages from the mid-story to the canopy, especially around fruiting trees and forest edges. It generally avoids highly degraded farmland and urban areas but may visit gardens adjacent to forest.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 1500 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Temperament

social and active

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats through the canopy

Social Behavior

Often seen in pairs or small family groups and sometimes joins mixed-species flocks at fruiting trees. Builds a small cup nest suspended in shrubs or small trees. Both parents likely share incubation and nestling care.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

A series of clear, whistled notes interspersed with mellow trills and chatters. Calls include sharp contact chips and scolding rattles when alarmed.

Diet

Primarily eats soft fruits and berries, including figs, and supplements its diet with insects and other small arthropods. It gleans prey from foliage and probes into clusters of leaves and fruit. Seasonal availability of fruits drives local movements within its forest range.

Preferred Environment

Feeds mostly in the mid to upper canopy, concentrating around fruiting trees. Forages along forest edges, secondary growth, and gaps where fruit is abundant.