Apricot-breasted Sunbird
NameApricot-breasted Sunbird
Common NameApricot-breasted Sunbird
Scientific NameCinnyris buettikoferi
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe male Apricot-breasted Sunbird has iridescent metallic blue-green head and upperparts, a narrow metallic blue-green malar stripe, a bright apricot-orange band across the upper breast, and a yellow belly. Females are generally duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, rapid chirps and trills, often described as a 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or 'swee-swee-swee' song.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to Sumba Island, one of the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Long, decurved bill, Iridescent blue-green head (male), Bright apricot-orange breast band (male), Yellow belly (male)
Description
A small, active sunbird endemic to Sumba Island, Indonesia. Males are strikingly colored with an iridescent blue-green head and a bright apricot band across their yellow breast, using their long, curved bill to feed on nectar.
