Plain Sunbird
NamePlain Sunbird
Common NamePlain Sunbird
Scientific NameAnthreptes simplex
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with pale greyish-white underparts that may have a yellowish wash on the belly and undertail coverts. It has a dark eye, often with a reddish iris, and a short, slightly decurved dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, and a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesDrab olive-green upperparts, Pale greyish-white underparts, Short, slightly decurved dark bill, Reddish iris (when visible), Relatively plain appearance compared to other sunbirds
Description
The Plain Sunbird is a small, rather drab sunbird found in Southeast Asian forests. It typically forages for nectar and insects in the mid to upper canopy, often moving quickly through the foliage.
