The handsome sunbird (Aethopyga bella) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Handsome sunbird
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Nectariniidae
Genus: Aethopyga
Species:
A. bella
Binomial name
Aethopyga bella
Tweeddale, 1877

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.It has a high pitched voice and it sounds like "chik".

References edit

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Aethopyga bella". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22732130A132034102. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22732130A132034102.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.