Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Nectariniidae
The sunbirds and spiderhunters are very small passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed. There are 131 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Botswana.
- Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris
- Amethyst Sunbird Chalcomitra amethystina
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis
- Miombo Sunbird Cinnyris manoensis
- Mariqua Sunbird Cinnyris mariquensis
- Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus (A)
- White-breasted Sunbird Cinnyris talatala
- Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus
- Copper Sunbird Cinnyris cupreus (A)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Botswana