Flaming Sunbird
A species of Red Sunbirds and Allies Scientific name : Aethopyga flagrans Genus : Red Sunbirds and Allies
Flaming Sunbird, A species of Red Sunbirds and Allies
Botanical name: Aethopyga flagrans
Genus: Red Sunbirds and Allies
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The flaming sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the northern Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
9 cm
Feeding Habits
Flaming Sunbird's diet details are unknown. It forages individually, in pairs, or within mixed-species groups, displaying diverse social feeding behaviors.
Habitat
The habitat of flaming Sunbird is primarily associated with dense forests, including both primary forests and secondary growth areas that have regenerated after disturbance. These birds are also accustomed to the conditions found at the edges of forests, where the environment transitions to other types of ecosystems. Flaming Sunbird typically inhabits locales characterized by rich vegetation and a variety of tree species, which offers both food resources and nesting sites, crucial for their survival and reproduction.
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
Flaming Sunbird