Bates's Sunbird vs Apricot-breasted Sunbird
Cinnyris batesi compared with Cinnyris buettikoferi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bates's Sunbird | Apricot-breasted Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinnyris batesi | Cinnyris buettikoferi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 6.35 g (0.22 oz) | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bates's Sunbird
Apricot-breasted Sunbird
About These Birds
Bates's Sunbird
Bates's Sunbird is a small, iridescent sunbird found in the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa, particularly in Cameroon and Gabon. Males display metallic green and purple plumage with a bright breast band, while females are duller olive-brown. It feeds primarily on nectar from forest flowers and small insects, probing blooms with its curved bill.
Apricot-breasted Sunbird
The Apricot-breasted Sunbird is a small nectarivore endemic to Sumbawa and Sumba islands in Indonesia, weighing about 9 grams with a wingspan of about 10 cm. Males display a distinctive apricot-orange breast contrasting with iridescent upperparts. It feeds on nectar from flowering trees and shrubs in forest and garden habitats.