Anchieta's Sunbird
Anthreptes anchietae
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Nectariniidae
About
Anchieta's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Angola, the DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, and is named after José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta.
Fun Fact
They also make simple calls: "twi-tsui-tsi-twi" or ascending notes like "tzer-chip-chip-chip" up to 20 repetitions.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in Brachystegia and areas of degraded woodland, where they favor rocky zones Anchieta's sunbird is found across several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Diet
Eat nectar from different flowering plants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance