One of the 5 sunbirds on WAnimals
Birds · Passeriformes · Nectariniidae
Aethopyga siparaja
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The crimson sunbird is a tiny bird of southern and South-East Asia, the male showing an intensely scarlet breast and throat, an olive back and a metallic green crown. It feeds on nectar, spiders and small insects, and is a regular visitor to gardens. Its nest is a hanging pouch of fibres and cobweb with a porch above the entrance.
Weight
6 g – 11 g
Size
10 cm – 13 cm
Life expectancy
7 years
Diet
Nectarivore
Feeds mainly on flower nectar.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Aethopyga siparaja
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Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 17.
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