Plain Sunbird
A species of Anthreptes Scientific name : Anthreptes simplex Genus : Anthreptes
Plain Sunbird, A species of Anthreptes
Botanical name: Anthreptes simplex
Genus: Anthreptes
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The plain sunbird (Anthreptes simplex) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Plain Sunbird primarily consumes insects like caterpillars and supplements its diet with nectar, fruits, and seeds, including nectar from durian trees. It forages by gleaning leaves for insects.
Habitat
The plain Sunbird is typically found in diverse forest ecosystems ranging from peatswamp and mangrove forests to forest edges. This species also inhabits plantations, various types of scrubland including coastal areas, as well as human-altered landscapes like secondary growth, cultivated lands, and gardens in broader tropical regions.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Anthreptes Species
Plain Sunbird