Lina's Sunbird

Lina's Sunbird (<em>Aethopyga linaraborae</em>) is a small nectarivorous bird in the family Nectariniidae (Sunbirds). It is restricted to forest habitats within a very limited range in the Philippines. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. No nesting type, clutch size, song, or diet data are available in the current records. Lina's Sunbird is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, reflecting its highly restricted range and the ongoing loss and degradation of forest habitat within that range. The species is known from Mindanao and nearby islands in the southern Philippines, where forest clearance for agriculture and logging poses ongoing threats. Its restricted range makes it vulnerable to localised habitat disturbances. Conservation of remaining lowland and montane forest in its range is considered important for the long-term persistence of this sunbird.