Pale-billed Flowerpecker

A tiny nondescript bird with a pale and bulky curved bill. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent where it can occur in any habitat that is not too dry, too wet, or too high. Shows a particular fondness for Singapore Cherry berries. Often only seen in flight making a fast “thik-thik” call that recalls Nilgiri or Plain Flowerpecker. Songs include a unique high-pitched trill. When not singing, a view of the bill is essential to identify the species in any region where either of Nilgiri or Plain flowerpecker is also present.

Endemic to the Indian subcontinent where it can occur in any habitat that is not too dry, too wet, or too high. Shows a particular fondness for Singapore Cherry berries. Often only seen in flight making a fast “thik-thik” call that recalls Nilgiri or Plain Flowerpecker. Songs include a unique high-pitched trill.

The pale-billed flowerpecker or Tickell's flowerpecker (Dicaeum erythrorhynchos ) is a tiny bird that feeds on nectar and berries, found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and western Myanmar. The bird is common especially in urban gardens with berry bearing trees.