About the Gray-hooded Sunbird
The grey-hooded sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only in the moist montane forests of Mindanao. It is one of the three montane Mindanao endemic sunbirds along with the Lina's sunbird and the Apo sunbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Aethopyga primigenia |
| Species Codes | gyhsun2, GHSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-hooded Sunbird belong to?
The Gray-hooded Sunbird (Aethopyga primigenia) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-hooded Sunbird?
The grey-hooded sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only in the moist montane forests of Mindanao. It is one of the three montane Mindanao endemic sunbirds along with the Lina's sunbird and the Apo sunbird....
Where can I report a Gray-hooded Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-hooded Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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