About the Lina's Sunbird
Lina's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae It is endemic to mountains in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is one of the most striking sunbirds in the country with the male having an iridescent blue color and an orange spot on its yellow breast. It is named after Dioscoro S. Rabor's wife, Lina who would assist Dioscoro on expeditions. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forest above 1000m. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Aethopyga linaraborae |
| Species Codes | linsun1, LISU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lina's Sunbird belong to?
The Lina's Sunbird (Aethopyga linaraborae) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lina's Sunbird?
The Lina's Sunbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lina's Sunbird?
Lina's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae It is endemic to mountains in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is one of the most striking sunbirds in the country with the male having an iridescent blue color and an orange spot on its yellow breast. It is named after Dio...
Where can I report a Lina's Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Lina's Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code linsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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