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Common Sunbird-Asity
Neodrepanis coruscans
Common Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis coruscans) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Common Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis coruscans) is a member of the Philepittidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Philepittidae Asities
- Genus Neodrepanis
- Species coruscans
Quick facts
- Weight
- 6.5 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Philepittidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Common 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 Common Sunbird-Asity is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Common Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis coruscans) belongs to the Philepittidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF nw, e Madagascar.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 6.5 g, with a wing length of about 4.7 cm and a tail of around 2.3 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 55,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Common Sunbird-Asity?
The Common Sunbird-Asity is a very small bird that weighs around 6.5 g.
Where does the Common Sunbird-Asity live?
The Common Sunbird-Asity is found across Africa with a range covering AF nw, e Madagascar, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Common Sunbird-Asity belong to?
The Common Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis coruscans) belongs to the Philepittidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Common Sunbird-Asity eat?
The Common Sunbird-Asity is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Common Sunbird-Asity migrate?
The Common Sunbird-Asity is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Common Sunbird-Asity endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Common Sunbird-Asity make?
1 real field recording of the Common Sunbird-Asity — 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 Common Sunbird-Asity's range?
The Common Sunbird-Asity has a mapped global range of about 55,000 km².
Conservation
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