Plain Sunbird (Anthreptes simplex)
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Plain Sunbird

Anthreptes simplex (Müller, S, 1843)

8.9 gWeight

The plain sunbird (Anthreptes simplex) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Plain Sunbird has been recorded at 108 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia879 records
  2. Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia709 records
  3. Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia517 records
More places
  1. Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia343 records
  2. Poring Hot SpringsMalaysia244 records
  3. Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia156 records
  4. Kubah National ParkMalaysia119 records
  5. Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary – BalaThailand109 records
  6. Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand109 records
  7. Sungai Sedim Recreational ForestMalaysia100 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MalaysiaThailandIndonesiaBrunei

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 plain sunbird (Anthreptes simplex) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

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Questions

How big is the Plain Sunbird?

The Plain Sunbird weighs around 8.9 g.

Where does the Plain Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Nias, northern Natuna Islands (northwest of Borneo) and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Plain Sunbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Plain Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Plain Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Plain Sunbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Plain Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
8.9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
45 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Nias, northern Natuna Islands (northwest of Borneo) and Borneo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Anthreptes

Other birds in the genus Anthreptes

Plain-backed SunbirdPlain-backed SunbirdAnthreptes reichenowiAnchieta's SunbirdAnchieta's SunbirdAnthreptes anchietaeBrown-throated SunbirdBrown-throated SunbirdAnthreptes malacensisGrey-throated SunbirdGrey-throated SunbirdAnthreptes griseigularisRed-throated SunbirdRed-throated SunbirdAnthreptes rhodolaemusMangrove SunbirdMangrove SunbirdAnthreptes gabonicusWestern Violet-backed SunbirdWestern Violet-backed SunbirdAnthreptes longuemareiEastern Violet-backed SunbirdEastern Violet-backed SunbirdAnthreptes orientalisUluguru Violet-backed SunbirdUluguru Violet-backed SunbirdAnthreptes neglectusViolet-tailed SunbirdViolet-tailed SunbirdAnthreptes aurantiusLittle Green SunbirdLittle Green SunbirdAnthreptes seimundiYellow-chinned SunbirdYellow-chinned SunbirdAnthreptes rectirostris
Plain Sunbird

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