Crimson Sunbird

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aethopyga; binomial: Aethopyga siparaja; authority: (Raffles, 1822).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Crimson Sunbird comprises at least 3 species groups (Hosner et al. 2013).

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