Plain-backed Sunbird vs Amethyst Sunbird
Anthreptes reichenowi compared with Chalcomitra amethystina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Plain-backed Sunbird | Amethyst Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthreptes reichenowi | Chalcomitra amethystina |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 7.466666666666666 g (0.26 oz) | 13.225 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Plain-backed Sunbird
Least Concern
Amethyst Sunbird
About These Birds
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.