Apo Sunbird vs Amethyst Sunbird

Aethopyga boltoni comparado con Chalcomitra amethystina

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Apo Sunbird Amethyst Sunbird
Nombre científico Aethopyga boltoni Chalcomitra amethystina
Orden Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familia Nectariniidae Nectariniidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 9,9 cm (3.9 in) 13,0 cm (5.1 in)
Peso 7,599999999999999 g (0.27 oz) 13,225 g (0.47 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta -- 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Apo Sunbird only

Ninguno

Amethyst Sunbird only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Apo Sunbird

Least Concern

Amethyst Sunbird

About These Birds

Apo Sunbird

The Apo Sunbird is a tiny nectarivore endemic to Mount Apo in Mindanao, Philippines, weighing just 7.6 grams with a wingspan of about 10 cm. Males are adorned with iridescent plumage, visiting montane flowers to feed on nectar. This small sunbird is adapted to high-altitude forest habitats on one of the Philippines' highest peaks.

Amethyst Sunbird

Suimanga amatista (Chalcomitra amethystina), 13–15 cm. Macho negro con garganta rojo-púrpura iridiscente y pecho escarlata. Hembra parda con estrías. Habita en bosques, arbustos y jardines del África subsahariana. Se alimenta de néctar y pequeños insectos. Macho emite canto melodioso y potente.

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