Amethyst Sunbird vs Beautiful Sunbird
Chalcomitra amethystina compared with Cinnyris pulchellus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amethyst Sunbird | Beautiful Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcomitra amethystina | Cinnyris pulchellus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 11.3 cm (4.4 in) |
| Weight | 13.225 g (0.47 oz) | 6.8999999999999995 g (0.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amethyst Sunbird
Least Concern
Beautiful 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.
Beautiful Sunbird
The Beautiful Sunbird is a slender, iridescent sunbird widespread across the Sahel and savanna zones of sub-Saharan Africa. Breeding males are brilliant metallic green with a red breast band and yellow belly, while females are dull olive-yellow. It feeds on nectar from flowers using its long, curved bill, and also catches small insects.