Anchieta's Sunbird

About the Anchieta's Sunbird

Anchieta's sunbird (Anthreptes anchietae) 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. Anchieta's sunbird is a small bird, about 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 in) long and weighing around 8 grams (0.28 oz). The male has dark iridescent blue on the forehead, crown, chin, and upper breast. Its wings and tail are brown. The side of the breast is bright yellow, and the central breast to the upper belly is bright orangey-red. The rest of the underparts are greyish-brown, while the bill and legs are black. The female is similar but has only blue on the forehead. Her chin and throat are brown with blue tips, and her breast is a dull yellow.

Anchieta's sunbird is monotypic. The population of the species is stable, meaning it does not meet the conditions to be considered at risk of becoming vulnerable. This species is classified as "Least Concern" in regard to being globally threatened.

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