About the Apo Sunbird
The Apo sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is found in tropical moist montane forests at elevations ranging from 820 to 2,000 metres above sea level.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Aethopyga boltoni |
| Species Codes | moasun1, APSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Apo Sunbird belong to?
The Apo Sunbird (Aethopyga boltoni) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Apo Sunbird?
The Apo sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is found in tropical moist montane forests at elevations ranging from 820 to 2,000 metres above sea level....
Where can I report a Apo Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Apo Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moasun1, or on iNaturalist.
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