The Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis), formerly known as Olive-backed Sunbird, is a species of sunbird endemic to the Philippines except the Palawan island group.Subspecies obscurior is found in Northern Philippines (northern Luzon) while woodi is found in Sulu Archipelago, Southern Philippines. The nominate subspecies is foun in the rest of the range of the bird. Originally from mangrove habitat, the Garden Sunbird has adapted well to humans, and is now common even in fairly densely populated areas, even forming their nests in human dwellings.
The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Their flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering, but usually perch to feed most of the time.
