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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性	Metallic-winged Sunbird	Anchieta's Sunbird
学名	Aethopyga pulcherrima	Anthreptes anchietae
目	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
科	Nectariniidae	Nectariniidae
保护状况	Least Concern	Least Concern
体长	—	—
翼展	9.2 cm (3.6 in)	12.8 cm (5.0 in)
体重	5.8999999999999995 g (0.21 oz)	8.0 g (0.28 oz)
食性	--	--
产卵数	3	1-2
Population Trend	—	—

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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

无

Metallic-winged Sunbird only

🌲 Forest

Anchieta's Sunbird only

无

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保护状况

Least Concern

Metallic-winged Sunbird

Least Concern

Anchieta's Sunbird

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About These Birds

Metallic-winged Sunbird

The Metallic-winged Sunbird, <em>Aethopyga pulcherrima</em>, belongs to the family Nectariniidae, the sunbirds, and is associated with forest habitats throughout its range. Sunbirds in the genus Aethopyga are known for their iridescent plumage, particularly in males, which display metallic sheens on the wings and head used in mate attraction and territorial defense. Females in this group are typically drabber in coloration. This species lays clutches of 3 eggs per breeding attempt, which is typical for small passerines in this family. Detailed …

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.

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