Apo Sunbird vs Amethyst Sunbird

Aethopyga boltoni comparé à Chalcomitra amethystina

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Apo Sunbird Amethyst Sunbird
Nom scientifique Aethopyga boltoni Chalcomitra amethystina
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Nectariniidae Nectariniidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 9,9 cm (3.9 in) 13,0 cm (5.1 in)
Poids 7,599999999999999 g (0.27 oz) 13,225 g (0.47 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Apo Sunbird only

Aucun(e)

Amethyst Sunbird only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

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

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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