White-flanked Sunbird
A species of Red Sunbirds and Allies Scientific name : Aethopyga eximia Genus : Red Sunbirds and Allies
White-flanked Sunbird, A species of Red Sunbirds and Allies
Botanical name: Aethopyga eximia
Genus: Red Sunbirds and Allies
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Description
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij
Description
The white-flanked sunbird (Aethopyga eximia) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
White-flanked Sunbird's diet consists primarily of nectar and small arthropods. They typically forage alone, in pairs, or in small groups, primarily in the lower to middle layers of foliage, often frequenting flowering trees and vines, especially mistletoes.
Habitat
The white-flanked Sunbird inhabits primarily forest environments, which include the interiors of forests, edges, and adjacent clearings. It is also found in alpine scrubland areas that exist above the forested zones. These settings are characterized by a mixture of dense vegetation and open areas that offer the necessary resources for the white-flanked Sunbird's survival.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Red Sunbirds and Allies Species
White-flanked Sunbird