Has a fairly long, curved bill, a white belly, an olive wing, and a yellow patch on the back.

Male somewhat resembles Metallic-winged Sunbird and other similar species, but Handsome has a red face and back.

Typically seen singly, pairs, small groups and joins mixed species flocks.

The IUCN has classified the species as Least Concern as it has a large range and it is common throughout with the population believed to be stable.

However, deforestation in the Philippines continues throughout the country due to slash and burn farming, mining, illegal logging and habitat conversion.