Lina's Sunbird vs Anchieta's Sunbird

Aethopyga linaraborae compared with Anthreptes anchietae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Lina's Sunbird Anchieta's Sunbird
Scientific Name Aethopyga linaraborae Anthreptes anchietae
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Nectariniidae Nectariniidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.4 cm (4.1 in) 12.8 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 6.85 g (0.24 oz) 8.0 g (0.28 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Lina's Sunbird only

Anchieta's Sunbird only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Lina's Sunbird

Least Concern

Anchieta's Sunbird

About These Birds

Lina's Sunbird

Lina's Sunbird (<em>Aethopyga linaraborae</em>) is a small nectarivorous bird in the family Nectariniidae (Sunbirds). It is restricted to forest habitats within a very limited range in the Philippines. 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. Lina's Sunbird is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, reflecting its highly restricted range and the ongoing loss and degradation of forest …

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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