Javan Sunbird
Aethopyga mystacalis
The Javan Sunbird (Aethopyga mystacalis) is a legendary spiderhunters and sunbird found only in Indonesia, weighing about 6 g. The Javan sunbird or scarlet sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Javan Sunbird
The Javan sunbird or scarlet sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Java and Bali, Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Javan Sunbird look like?
- The Javan sunbird or scarlet sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
- How big is a Javan Sunbird?
- The Javan Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 6 g.
- Where can you see a Javan Sunbird?
- The Javan Sunbird is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Javan Sunbird?
- The Javan Sunbird is most easily confused with the Maroon-naped Sunbird, the Lina's Sunbird and the Apo Sunbird.
- Is the Javan Sunbird endangered?
- The Javan Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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