Anchieta's Sunbird (Anthreptes anchietae) — Least Concern Aves

Anchieta's Sunbird

Anthreptes anchietae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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