Buff-throated Sunbird vs Amethyst Sunbird
Chalcomitra adelberti compared with Chalcomitra amethystina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-throated Sunbird | Amethyst Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcomitra adelberti | Chalcomitra amethystina |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.1 cm (4.8 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 9.566666666666668 g (0.34 oz) | 13.225 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Buff-throated 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.