Sunbirds
Sunbirds - Order: Passeriformes Family: Nectariniidae - Complete List
.
Sunbirds and Spiderhunters are a family of very small passerine birds. There are 132 species in 15 genera, and most males are beautifully colored. The family is distributed throughout Africa, southern Asia and just reaches northern Australia. Most sunbirds feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Fruit is also part of the diet of some species. Their flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Adapted from Wikipedia.
|
|
|
Northern Double-collared Sunbird
Male
|
Northern Double-collared Sunbird
Male
|
Olive Sunbird
|
Olive-bellied Sunbird
Male
|
|
Orange-breasted Sunbird
Male
|
Orange-breasted Sunbird
Male
|
Orange-breasted Sunbird
Female
|
Ornate Sunbird
|
|
Ornate Sunbird
|
Ornate Sunbird
|
Ornate Sunbird
Male
|
Ornate Sunbird
Female
|
|
Palestine Sunbird
Male
|
Pemba Sunbird
Female
|
Pemba Sunbird
Male
|
Plain Sunbird
|
|
Principe Sunbird
Male
|
Purple Sunbird
|
Purple Sunbird
|
Purple-banded Sunbird
Male
|
|
Purple-naped Spiderhunter
Immature Male
|
Purple-rumped Sunbird
Male
|
Pygmy Sunbird
|
Red-chested Sunbird
Male
|
|
Red-throated Sunbird
Male
|
Red-throated Sunbird
Female
|
Regal Sunbird
Male
|
Regal Sunbird
Male
|
|
|
|
