Maroon-naped Sunbird vs Anchieta's Sunbird

Aethopyga guimarasensis compared with Anthreptes anchietae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Maroon-naped Sunbird Anchieta's Sunbird
Scientific Name Aethopyga guimarasensis Anthreptes anchietae
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Nectariniidae Nectariniidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 9.2 cm (3.6 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

Maroon-naped Sunbird only

Anchieta's Sunbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Maroon-naped Sunbird

Least Concern

Anchieta's Sunbird

About These Birds

Maroon-naped Sunbird

The Maroon-naped Sunbird (<em>Aethopyga guimarasensis</em>) is a small nectarivorous bird in the family Nectariniidae (Sunbirds). It inhabits forest environments within its range in the Philippines. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. No nesting type, clutch size, song, diet, or geographic range data are available in the current records for this species. As a member of the sunbird family, it is presumed to feed primarily on nectar, with insects providing supplementary protein. The …

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.

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