Apo Sunbird

Apo Sunbird

Aethopyga boltoni

Least Concern
Envergadura
9,9 cm
Peso
7,599999999999999 g
Familia
Nectariniidae
Orden
Passeriformes
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The Apo Sunbird is a tiny nectarivore endemic to Mount Apo in Mindanao, Philippines, weighing just 7.6 grams with a wingspan of about 10 cm. Males are adorned with iridescent plumage, visiting montane flowers to feed on nectar. This small sunbird is adapted to high-altitude forest habitats on one of the Philippines' highest peaks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 9,9 cm 3.9 in
Peso 7,599999999999999 g 0.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PN.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Nectariniidae (Suimangas)
Genus Aethopyga
Especies Aethopyga boltoni

Distribution

Apo Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Apo Sunbird endangered?
The Apo Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Apo Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Apo Sunbird?
The Apo Sunbird has a wingspan of 9.9 cm, weight of 7.599999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Apo Sunbird belong to?
The Apo Sunbird (Aethopyga boltoni) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.

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