Photo: Dubi Shapiro / CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity
Neodrepanis hypoxantha
Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis hypoxantha) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis hypoxantha) is a member of the Philepittidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 7.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Philepittidae Asities
- Genus Neodrepanis
- Species hypoxantha
Quick facts
- Weight
- 7.1 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Philepittidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis hypoxantha) is a member of the Philepittidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF montane n, e Madagascar.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 7.1 g, with a wing length of about 4.8 cm and a tail of around 2.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 13,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity?
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity is a very small bird that weighs around 7.1 g.
Where does the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity live?
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity is found across Africa with a range covering AF montane n, e Madagascar, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity belong to?
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis hypoxantha) belongs to the Philepittidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity eat?
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity migrate?
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity make?
1 real field recording of the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity's range?
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity has a mapped global range of about 13,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Philepittidae
Least Concern
Least Concern
Vulnerable
More in Songbirds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Guides for this bird
Best Bird Feeders for Garden Songbirds
How to choose a bird feeder for garden songbirds — the feeder styles compared, the seed they prefer, where to hang it, and how to keep birds safe. A decision framework grounded in real data, with no mystery picks.