Apricot-breasted Sunbird vs Neergaard's Sunbird
Cinnyris buettikoferi compared with Cinnyris neergaardi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Apricot-breasted Sunbird | Neergaard's Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinnyris buettikoferi | Cinnyris neergaardi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) | 6.199999999999999 g (0.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Apricot-breasted Sunbird
Near Threatened
Neergaard's Sunbird
About These Birds
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.