Metallic-winged Sunbird (Aethopyga pulcherrima)
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Metallic-winged Sunbird

Aethopyga pulcherrima Sharpe, 1876

6.2 gWeight

The metallic-winged sunbird (Aethopyga pulcherrima) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Metallic-winged Sunbird has been recorded at 16 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. PolisPhilippines341 records
  2. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines260 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines215 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines210 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines102 records
  3. Lake HolonPhilippines95 records
  4. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines57 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines55 records
  6. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines39 records
  7. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines35 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 metallic-winged sunbird (Aethopyga pulcherrima) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

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Questions

How big is the Metallic-winged Sunbird?

The Metallic-winged Sunbird weighs around 6.2 g.

Where does the Metallic-winged Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines. It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Metallic-winged Sunbird?

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

Is the Metallic-winged Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Metallic-winged Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Metallic-winged Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Metallic-winged Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
6.2 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
46 mm
Tail
27 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Philippines

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Aethopyga

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Metallic-winged Sunbird

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