Black-bellied Sunbird vs Neergaard's Sunbird
Cinnyris nectarinioides compared with Cinnyris neergaardi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-bellied Sunbird | Neergaard's Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinnyris nectarinioides | Cinnyris neergaardi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 5.0200000000000005 g (0.18 oz) | 6.199999999999999 g (0.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-bellied Sunbird
Near Threatened
Neergaard's Sunbird
About These Birds
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.