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Elegant Sunbird
Aethopyga duyvenbodei
Elegant Sunbird (Aethopyga duyvenbodei) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Elegant Sunbird (Aethopyga duyvenbodei) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Nectariniidae Sunbirds
- Genus Aethopyga
- Species duyvenbodei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 6 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Elegant Sunbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Elegant Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Elegant Sunbird (Aethopyga duyvenbodei) belongs to the Nectariniidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sangihe (n of Sulawesi).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 6 g, with a wing length of about 5.3 cm and a tail of around 3.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 557 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Elegant Sunbird?
The Elegant Sunbird is a very small bird that weighs around 6 g.
Where does the Elegant Sunbird live?
The Elegant Sunbird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sangihe (n of Sulawesi), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Elegant Sunbird belong to?
The Elegant Sunbird (Aethopyga duyvenbodei) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Elegant Sunbird eat?
The Elegant Sunbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Elegant Sunbird migrate?
The Elegant Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Elegant Sunbird endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Elegant Sunbird's range?
The Elegant Sunbird has a mapped global range of about 557 km².
Conservation
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