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Tboli Sunbird
Aethopyga tibolii
Tboli Sunbird (Aethopyga tibolii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Tboli Sunbird (Aethopyga tibolii) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 6.3 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Nectariniidae Sunbirds
- Genus Aethopyga
- Species tibolii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 6.3 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tboli 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 Tboli Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tboli Sunbird (Aethopyga tibolii) is a member of the Nectariniidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane s Mindanao (s Philippines).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 6.3 g, with a wing length of about 4.9 cm and a tail of around 4.1 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tboli Sunbird?
The Tboli Sunbird is a very small bird that weighs around 6.3 g.
Where does the Tboli Sunbird live?
The Tboli Sunbird is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane s Mindanao (s Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Tboli Sunbird belong to?
The Tboli Sunbird (Aethopyga tibolii) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Tboli Sunbird eat?
The Tboli Sunbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Tboli Sunbird migrate?
The Tboli Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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