Anchieta's Sunbird vs Bannerman's Sunbird
Anthreptes anchietae compared with Cyanomitra bannermani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Anchieta's Sunbird | Bannerman's Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthreptes anchietae | Cyanomitra bannermani |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nectariniidae | Nectariniidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) |
| Weight | 8.0 g (0.28 oz) | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Anchieta's Sunbird
Least Concern
Bannerman's 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.
Bannerman's Sunbird
The Bannerman's Sunbird is a small sunbird of the family Nectariniidae found in montane forests and forest edges in Cameroon and Nigeria. Weighing about 14g with a wingspan of 13.8cm, it feeds on nectar from forest flowers and catches small insects. It inhabits the highlands of West-Central Africa.