Magnificent Sunbird

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Magnificent Sunbird (<em>Aethopyga magnifica</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aethopyga; binomial: Aethopyga magnifica; authority: Sharpe, 1876.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Magnificent Sunbird A. magnifica is split from Crimson Sunbird A. siparaja (Hosner et al. 2013).

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