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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Aethopyga magnifica |
| Species Codes | magsun1, MASU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magnificent Sunbird belong to?
The Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Magnificent Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Magnificent Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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