Common Sunbird-Asity
NameCommon Sunbird-Asity
Common NameCommon Sunbird-Asity
Scientific NameNeodrepanis coruscans
FamilyPhilepittidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have a striking bright turquoise-blue facial wattle extending from the eye to the bill, a blackish crown, and an iridescent blue-black nape and upper back. The rest of the upperparts are olive-green, with blue on the wings and rump. Underparts are olive-yellow, often with darker scaling. The bill is long, slender, and strongly decurved. Females are duller, lacking the bright facial wattle, and are generally olive-green with a paler belly.
Vocalization / CallIts calls are generally soft, high-pitched, and often described as a thin 'tseep' or 'tsit' sound, sometimes given in a series.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found in the eastern humid forests, particularly montane rainforests.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved black bill, Bright turquoise-blue facial wattle (male), Small size, Olive-green body with blue on wings/rump
Description
A small, striking bird endemic to Madagascar, characterized by its olive-green body, bright blue facial patch (in males), and a long, strongly decurved bill adapted for feeding on nectar. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid evergreen forests.
