Philippine Fairy-bluebird

Irena cyanogastra Vigors, 1831

80 gWeight

The Philippine fairy-bluebird (Irena cyanogastra) is a species of bird in the family Irenidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Philippine Fairy-bluebird has been recorded at 21 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines536 records
Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines173 records
Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines110 records

More places

Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines45 records
Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines45 records
Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines38 records
Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines37 records
Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines27 records
Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines22 records
Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines21 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 Philippine fairy-bluebird (Irena cyanogastra) is a species of bird in the family Irenidae. It is endemic to the Philippines being found in the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, Samar Leyte, and Bohol.

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Questions

How big is the Philippine Fairy-bluebird?

The Philippine Fairy-bluebird weighs around 80 g.

Where does the Philippine Fairy-bluebird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group, West Visayas and Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Philippine Fairy-bluebird?

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

Is the Philippine Fairy-bluebird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Fairy-bluebird as Near Threatened.

What does the Philippine Fairy-bluebird eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Philippine Fairy-bluebird in?

It belongs to the family Fairy-bluebirds (Irenidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 80 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Fruit
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 132 mm
Tail: 105 mm
Bill: 29 mm
Tarsus: 21 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group, West Visayas and Sulu Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Fairy-bluebirds Irenidae
Genus: Irena

Other birds in the genus Irena

Asian Fairy-bluebirdIrena puella

Palawan Fairy-bluebirdIrena tweeddalii

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