Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)
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Flaming Sunbird

Aethopyga flagrans Oustalet, 1876

6.7 gWeight

The flaming sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Flaming Sunbird has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines339 records
  2. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines157 records
  3. Makiling Botanic Garden, Los BañosPhilippines77 records
More places
  1. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TREESPhilippines41 records
  2. IRRI Staff Housing, Los BañosPhilippines22 records
  3. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The flaming sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

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Questions

How big is the Flaming Sunbird?

The Flaming Sunbird weighs around 6.7 g.

Where does the Flaming Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Luzon and Catanduanes (northern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Flaming Sunbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Flaming Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Flaming Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Flaming Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Flaming Sunbird in?

It belongs to the family Sunbirds (Nectariniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
6.7 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
46 mm
Tail
31 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Luzon and Catanduanes (northern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Aethopyga

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Flaming Sunbird

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