: any of numerous small short-tailed passerine birds of southeast Asia, the Pacific islands, and Australia that feed on the berries of tropical mistletoes and on insects and that constitute the family Dicaeidae.

What does a Flowerpecker do?

Flowerpeckers are tiny birds - about 3-4 inches in length. They have short tails and curved bills and eat nectar, berries, and insects.

What do flowerpeckers eat?

Diet and Foraging

Flowerpeckers primarily feed on fruits and nectar, although some are known to eat seeds, and most or all also eat insects and other arthropods. Many flowerpeckers prefer mistletoe berries, the extremely sticky seeds of which present special challenges to frugivores.