Apo Sunbird

Apo Sunbird

Aethopyga boltoni

Least Concern
翼開長
9.9 cm
体重
7.599999999999999 g
Nectariniidae
Passeriformes

The Apo Sunbird (Aethopyga boltoni) is a bird species in the family Nectariniidae (sunbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.9 cm and a weight of 7.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

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
翼開長 9.9 cm 3.9 in
体重 7.599999999999999 g 0.27 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PN.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
Genus Aethopyga
Aethopyga boltoni

Distribution

Apo Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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