Elegant Sunbird vs Anchieta's Sunbird

Aethopyga duyvenbodei compared with Anthreptes anchietae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Elegant Sunbird Anchieta's Sunbird
Scientific Name Aethopyga duyvenbodei Anthreptes anchietae
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Nectariniidae Nectariniidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.6 cm (4.2 in) 12.8 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 6.0 g (0.21 oz) 8.0 g (0.28 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Elegant Sunbird only

Anchieta's Sunbird only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

Elegant Sunbird

Least Concern

Anchieta's Sunbird

About These Birds

Elegant Sunbird

The Elegant Sunbird (<em>Aethopyga duyvenbodei</em>) is a small nectarivorous bird in the family Nectariniidae (Sunbirds). It is restricted to forest habitats on Sangihe Island in Indonesia, one of the most threatened avian habitats in the world. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. No nesting type, clutch size, song, or diet data are available in the current records. The Elegant Sunbird is assessed as Endangered by the IUCN, reflecting its highly restricted range …

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.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family