How big is a Magnificent Sunbird?

The Magnificent Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.

Where can you see a Magnificent Sunbird?

The Magnificent Sunbird is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Magnificent Sunbird?

The Magnificent Sunbird is most easily confused with the Flaming Sunbird, the Handsome Sunbird and the Lovely Sunbird.

Is the Magnificent Sunbird endangered?

The Magnificent Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Magnificent Sunbird

Aethopyga magnifica

Spiderhunters and Sunbirds · Passeriformes · Rare

The Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found only in the Philippines, weighing about 9 g. The magnificent sunbird is a striking species of bird in the sunbird family.

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Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 1 — Photo: Paolo Co · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 2 — Photo: Paolo Co · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 3 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 4 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 5 — Photo: Beah Vega · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 6 — Photo: Paolo Co · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 7 — Photo: Paolo Co · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 8 — Photo: Paolo Co · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 9 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica), photo 10 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About the Magnificent Sunbird

The magnificent sunbird is a striking species of bird in the sunbird family. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the Visayan islands of Negros Island, Panay, Cebu, Tablas Island and Romblon. It was considered a subspecies of the crimson sunbird.

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Where it lives

Philippines

When to see it

The Magnificent Sunbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in April. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Magnificent Sunbird look like?: The magnificent sunbird is a striking species of bird in the sunbird family.
How big is a Magnificent Sunbird?: The Magnificent Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
Where can you see a Magnificent Sunbird?: The Magnificent Sunbird is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Magnificent Sunbird?: The Magnificent Sunbird is most easily confused with the Flaming Sunbird, the Handsome Sunbird and the Lovely Sunbird.
Is the Magnificent Sunbird endangered?: The Magnificent Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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