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Magnificent Sunbird
Aethopyga magnifica Sharpe, 1876
9.3 gWeight
The magnificent sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) is a striking species of bird in the sunbird family.
Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Magnificent Sunbird has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines218 records
- Tabunan, Cebu CityPhilippines151 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 magnificent sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) is a striking species of bird in the sunbird family. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the Visayan islands of Negros Island, Panay, Cebu, Tablas Island and Romblon. It was considered a subspecies of the crimson sunbird.
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Questions
How big is the Magnificent Sunbird?
The Magnificent Sunbird weighs around 9.3 g.
Where does the Magnificent Sunbird live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: West Visayas (west-central Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Magnificent Sunbird?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Magnificent Sunbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Magnificent Sunbird as Least Concern.
What does the Magnificent Sunbird eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Magnificent Sunbird in?
It belongs to the family Sunbirds (Nectariniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 9.3 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 50 mm
- Tail
- 38 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 13 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: West Visayas (west-central Philippines)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Sunbirds Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Aethopyga
Other birds in the genus Aethopyga
Grey-hooded SunbirdAethopyga primigenia
Apo SunbirdAethopyga boltoni
Tboli SunbirdAethopyga tibolii
Lina's SunbirdAethopyga linaraborae
Flaming SunbirdAethopyga flagrans
Maroon-naped SunbirdAethopyga guimarasensis
Metallic-winged SunbirdAethopyga pulcherrima
Elegant SunbirdAethopyga duyvenbodei
Lovely SunbirdAethopyga shelleyi
Handsome SunbirdAethopyga bella
Mrs. Gould's SunbirdAethopyga gouldiae
Green-tailed SunbirdAethopyga nipalensis
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