Handsome Sunbird (Aethopyga bella)
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Handsome Sunbird

Aethopyga bella Tweeddale, 1877

4 gWeight

The handsome sunbird (Aethopyga bella) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Handsome Sunbird has been recorded at 23 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines165 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines153 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines70 records
More places
  1. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines53 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines51 records
  3. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines43 records
  4. Makiling Botanic Garden, Los BañosPhilippines21 records
  5. Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines20 records
  6. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines20 records
  7. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines19 records

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 handsome sunbird (Aethopyga bella) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

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Questions

How big is the Handsome Sunbird?

The Handsome Sunbird weighs around 4 g.

Where does the Handsome Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Handsome Sunbird?

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

Is the Handsome Sunbird endangered?

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

What does the Handsome Sunbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Handsome Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
4 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
41 mm
Tail
27 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Aethopyga

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Handsome Sunbird

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