Amani Sunbird

Hedydipna pallidigaster (Sclater, WL & Moreau, 1935)

6.8 gWeight

The Amani sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Kenya, Tanzania

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Amani Sunbird has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Arabuko-Sokoke Forest NRKenya512 records
East Usambara Mountains – Amani Nature ReserveTanzania177 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Kenya Tanzania

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Amani sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

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Questions

How big is the Amani Sunbird?

The Amani Sunbird weighs around 6.8 g.

Where does the Amani Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Tanzania and southeastern Kenya. It is most often recorded in Kenya and Tanzania.

When is the best time to see the Amani Sunbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Amani Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Amani Sunbird as Endangered.

What does the Amani Sunbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Amani Sunbird in?

It belongs to the family Sunbirds (Nectariniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 6.8 g
Habitat: Woodland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Endangered

More measurements

Wing: 50 mm
Tail: 32 mm
Bill: 13 mm
Tarsus: 15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: Tanzania and southeastern Kenya

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus: Hedydipna

Other birds in the genus Hedydipna

Collared SunbirdHedydipna collaris

Pygmy SunbirdHedydipna platura

Nile Valley SunbirdHedydipna metallica

Ruby-cheeked SunbirdChalcoparia singalensis

Fraser's SunbirdDeleornis fraseri

Grey-headed SunbirdDeleornis axillaris

Plain-backed SunbirdAnthreptes reichenowi

Anchieta's SunbirdAnthreptes anchietae

Plain SunbirdAnthreptes simplex

Brown-throated SunbirdAnthreptes malacensis

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