Apo Sunbird vs Anchieta's Sunbird
Aethopyga boltoni compared with Anthreptes anchietae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Apo Sunbird | Anchieta's Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aethopyga boltoni | Anthreptes anchietae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 7.599999999999999 g (0.27 oz) | 8.0 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Apo Sunbird
Least Concern
Anchieta's Sunbird
About These Birds
Apo Sunbird
The Apo Sunbird is a tiny nectarivore endemic to Mount Apo in Mindanao, Philippines, weighing just 7.6 grams with a wingspan of about 10 cm. Males are adorned with iridescent plumage, visiting montane flowers to feed on nectar. This small sunbird is adapted to high-altitude forest habitats on one of the Philippines' highest peaks.
Anchieta's Sunbird
Anchieta's Sunbird is a small nectarivore with a 12.8 cm wingspan, weighing just 8 grams. It is found in woodland and forest habitats in central-southern Africa. Like other members of Nectariniidae, it feeds on nectar and small insects.