Lina's Sunbird (Aethopyga linaraborae)
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Lina's Sunbird

Aethopyga linaraborae Kennedy, RS, Gonzales & Miranda, 1997

7.2 gWeight

Lina's sunbird (Aethopyga linaraborae) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae It is endemic to mountains in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

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

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines442 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

Lina's sunbird (Aethopyga linaraborae) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae It is endemic to mountains in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is one of the most striking sunbirds in the country with the male having an iridescent blue color and an orange spot on its yellow breast. It is named after Dioscoro S.

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Questions

How big is the Lina's Sunbird?

The Lina's Sunbird weighs around 7.2 g.

Where does the Lina's Sunbird live?

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

When is the best time to see the Lina's Sunbird?

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

Is the Lina's Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Lina's Sunbird as Near Threatened.

What does the Lina's Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Lina's Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
7.2 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
52 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane southeastern Mindanao (southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Aethopyga

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Lina's Sunbird

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