Maroon-naped Sunbird (Aethopyga guimarasensis)
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Maroon-naped Sunbird

Aethopyga guimarasensis (Steere, 1890)

6.7 gWeight

The maroon-naped sunbird (Aethopyga guimarasensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines

Maroon-naped 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. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines192 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 maroon-naped sunbird (Aethopyga guimarasensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Negros Island, Panay and Guimaras. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Maroon-naped Sunbird?

The Maroon-naped Sunbird weighs around 6.7 g.

Where does the Maroon-naped 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 Maroon-naped Sunbird?

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

Is the Maroon-naped Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Maroon-naped Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Maroon-naped Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Maroon-naped 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: West Visayas (west-central Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Aethopyga

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Maroon-naped Sunbird

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