Handsome Sunbird
A species of Red Sunbirds and Allies Scientific name : Aethopyga bella Genus : Red Sunbirds and Allies
Handsome Sunbird, A species of Red Sunbirds and Allies
Botanical name: Aethopyga bella
Genus: Red Sunbirds and Allies
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The handsome sunbird (Aethopyga bella) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
9 cm
Feeding Habits
Handsome Sunbird primarily diets on nectar and insects, including larvae. Often forages alone or in pairs, and sometimes integrates into mixed-species groups. Exhibits specialized feeding behaviors adapted for consuming a variety of foods.
Habitat
The habitat of handsome Sunbird predominantly includes thickets, areas of cultivation, and forests, particularly favoring the edges of forests. These birds thrive in regions characterized by dense vegetation and are often found in places where the natural environment meets agricultural lands. The general environmental conditions of their habitat entail a combination of natural woodland and modified landscapes where flora is abundant.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Red Sunbirds and Allies Species
Handsome Sunbird