About the Flaming Sunbird
The flaming sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the northern Philippines found on the islands of Luzon and Catanduanes. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly conspecific with the Maroon-naped sunbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Aethopyga flagrans |
| Species Codes | flasun1, FLSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flaming Sunbird belong to?
The Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Flaming Sunbird?
The flaming sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the northern Philippines found on the islands of Luzon and Catanduanes. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly conspecific with the Maroon-naped sunbird....
Where can I report a Flaming Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Flaming Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flasun1, or on iNaturalist.
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