Bird · GBIF taxon 2484677
Crimson Sunbird
Aethopyga siparajaAlso known as Yellow-backed Sunbird
Crimson sunbirds are energetic, brilliantly colored birds that bring Asian tropical forests to life with their iridescent plumage and rapid flight. Males showcase a brilliant crimson back and breast, a metallic blue-green crown, and a long curved bill adapted for probing flowers. Females display an understated olive-green plumage that provides essential camouflage while nesting in dense foliage.
NectarivoreBrilliant ColorsTropical Bird
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flower nectar
- Small insects
- Spiders
Predators
- Domestic cats
- Tree snakes
- Small raptors
ThreatsHabitat loss, deforestation
HabitatsTropical forests, mangroves, gardens, forest edges
Life span4–6 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyNectariniidae
- SpeciesAethopyga siparaja
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Patience: Stand quietly near nectar-rich shrubs like hibiscus.
- Binoculars: Focus on the mid-canopy where they actively forage.
- Listening: Track their sharp, rapid calls through dense foliage.
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