Grey-hooded Sunbird (Aethopyga primigenia)
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Grey-hooded Sunbird

Aethopyga primigenia (Hachisuka, 1941)

7 gWeight

The grey-hooded sunbird (Aethopyga primigenia) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Grey-hooded Sunbird has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines162 records
  2. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines152 records
  3. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines82 records
More places
  1. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines18 records
  2. Eden Nature Park and Resort, Toril, Davao CityPhilippines1 record
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines1 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 grey-hooded sunbird (Aethopyga primigenia) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only in the moist montane forests of Mindanao. It is one of the three montane Mindanao endemic sunbirds along with the Lina's sunbird and the Apo sunbird.

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Questions

How big is the Grey-hooded Sunbird?

The Grey-hooded Sunbird weighs around 7 g.

Where does the Grey-hooded Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Mindanao (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Grey-hooded Sunbird?

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

Is the Grey-hooded Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-hooded Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Grey-hooded Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Grey-hooded Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
7 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
51 mm
Tail
34 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane Mindanao (southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Aethopyga

Other birds in the genus Aethopyga

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Grey-hooded Sunbird

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