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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute	Metallic-winged Sunbird	Neergaard's Sunbird
Scientific Name	Aethopyga pulcherrima	Cinnyris neergaardi
Order	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
Family	Nectariniidae	Nectariniidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Near Threatened
Length	—	—
Wingspan	9.2 cm (3.6 in)	10.2 cm (4.0 in)
Weight	5.8999999999999995 g (0.21 oz)	6.199999999999999 g (0.22 oz)
Diet	--	--
Clutch Size	3	2
Population Trend	—	—

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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

🌲 Forest

Metallic-winged Sunbird only

None

Neergaard's Sunbird only

🏖️ Coastal

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Metallic-winged Sunbird

Near Threatened

Neergaard's Sunbird

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About These Birds

Metallic-winged Sunbird

The Metallic-winged Sunbird, <em>Aethopyga pulcherrima</em>, belongs to the family Nectariniidae, the sunbirds, and is associated with forest habitats throughout its range. Sunbirds in the genus Aethopyga are known for their iridescent plumage, particularly in males, which display metallic sheens on the wings and head used in mate attraction and territorial defense. Females in this group are typically drabber in coloration. This species lays clutches of 3 eggs per breeding attempt, which is typical for small passerines in this family. Detailed …

Neergaard's Sunbird

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