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Magnificent sunbird

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Nectariniidae

Scientific name
  
Aethopyga magnifica

Rank
  
Species

Class
  
Aves

Genus
  
Aethopyga

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Passerine

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Similar
  
Maroon‑naped sunbird, Aethopyga, Grey‑hooded sunbird, Metallic‑winged sunbird, Handsome sunbird

Magnificent sunbird


The magnificent sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) is a species of bird in the sunbird family which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time. It is endemic to the Philippines, and was once considered a subspecies of the crimson sunbird.

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Magnificent sunbird Wikipedia