Amani Sunbird
Hedydipna pallidigaster
Amani Sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Amani Sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Nectariniidae Sunbirds
- Genus Hedydipna
- Species pallidigaster
Quick facts
- Weight
- 6.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Amani Sunbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Amani Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Amani Sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) is a member of the Nectariniidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Tanzania and se Kenya.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 6.8 g, with a wing length of about 5 cm and a tail of around 3.2 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 864 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Amani Sunbird?
The Amani Sunbird is a very small bird that weighs around 6.8 g.
Where does the Amani Sunbird live?
The Amani Sunbird is found across Africa with a range covering AF Tanzania and se Kenya, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Amani Sunbird belong to?
The Amani Sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Amani Sunbird eat?
The Amani Sunbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Amani Sunbird migrate?
The Amani Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Amani Sunbird endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Amani Sunbird make?
1 real field recording of the Amani Sunbird — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Amani Sunbird's range?
The Amani Sunbird has a mapped global range of about 864 km².
Conservation
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