Anchieta's Sunbird vs Black-bellied Sunbird
Anthreptes anchietae compared with Cinnyris nectarinioides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Anchieta's Sunbird | Black-bellied Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthreptes anchietae | Cinnyris nectarinioides |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 8.0 g (0.28 oz) | 5.0200000000000005 g (0.18 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Anchieta's Sunbird
Least Concern
Black-bellied Sunbird
About These Birds
Anchieta's Sunbird
Anchieta's Sunbird is a small nectarivore with a 12.8 cm wingspan, weighing just 8 grams. It is found in woodland and forest habitats in central-southern Africa. Like other members of Nectariniidae, it feeds on nectar and small insects.
Black-bellied Sunbird
The Black-bellied Sunbird is a slender nectar-feeding bird of East African dry savanna and bush, with the male displaying a brilliant metallic green crown and breast band offset by a velvety black belly. It ranges from Somalia and Ethiopia south to Tanzania, frequenting arid scrub and open woodland. It feeds on nectar from flowering plants and supplements its diet with small insects.