Maroon-naped Sunbird

The Maroon-naped Sunbird (<em>Aethopyga guimarasensis</em>) is a small nectarivorous bird in the family Nectariniidae (Sunbirds). It inhabits forest environments within its range in the Philippines. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. No nesting type, clutch size, song, diet, or geographic range data are available in the current records for this species. As a member of the sunbird family, it is presumed to feed primarily on nectar, with insects providing supplementary protein. The Maroon-naped Sunbird is endemic to the Philippines and is named for its distinctive maroon nape, a feature suggested by its common name, though detailed morphological information is not elaborated in the available data. The species is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating a stable population within its forest habitat range in the Philippine archipelago.