Apo Sunbird vs Amethyst Sunbird
Aethopyga boltoni compared with Chalcomitra amethystina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Apo Sunbird | Amethyst Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aethopyga boltoni | Chalcomitra amethystina |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 7.599999999999999 g (0.27 oz) | 13.225 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Apo Sunbird
Least Concern
Amethyst 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.
Amethyst Sunbird
The Amethyst Sunbird is a small African nectarivore with a 13 cm wingspan, named for the male's striking iridescent amethyst-purple throat. It inhabits woodland edges and gardens across sub-Saharan Africa. Females are brownish with streaked underparts.