Magnificent Sunbird vs Amethyst Sunbird

Aethopyga magnifica verglichen mit Chalcomitra amethystina

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Merkmal Magnificent Sunbird Amethyst Sunbird
Wissenschaftlicher Name Aethopyga magnifica Chalcomitra amethystina
Ordnung Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familie Nectariniidae Nectariniidae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 10,1 cm (4.0 in) 13,0 cm (5.1 in)
Gewicht 9,5 g (0.34 oz) 13,225 g (0.47 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 2-3 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Magnificent Sunbird only

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Amethyst Sunbird only

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Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

Magnificent Sunbird

Least Concern

Amethyst Sunbird

About These Birds

Magnificent Sunbird

The Magnificent Sunbird (<em>Aethopyga magnifica</em>) is a small nectarivorous bird belonging to the family Nectariniidae (Sunbirds). It inhabits forest environments in the Philippines, where it forages among flowering plants in both lowland and montane forest zones. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The Magnificent Sunbird builds a pendant nest (nest type PN), an enclosed hanging structure characteristic of sunbirds. Clutch size ranges from 2 to 3 eggs. Song, diet, and geographic range …

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.

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