Banded Sunbird vs Amethyst Sunbird

Anthreptes rubritorques comparado con Chalcomitra amethystina

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Banded Sunbird Amethyst Sunbird
Nombre científico Anthreptes rubritorques Chalcomitra amethystina
Orden Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familia Nectariniidae Nectariniidae
Estado de conservación Vulnerable Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 11,4 cm (4.5 in) 13,0 cm (5.1 in)
Peso 9,55 g (0.34 oz) 13,225 g (0.47 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 2 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Banded Sunbird only

Ninguno

Amethyst Sunbird only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable

Banded Sunbird

Least Concern

Amethyst Sunbird

About These Birds

Banded Sunbird

The Banded Sunbird is a Vulnerable sunbird of the family Nectariniidae endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. Weighing about 9.6g with a wingspan of 11.4cm, the male has a distinctive red-and-black breast band. Its restricted montane forest habitat and ongoing deforestation make it particularly threatened.

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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