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 13 species which occur in Laos.
- Ruby-cheeked Sunbird Chalcoparia singalensis
- Plain-throated Sunbird Anthreptes malacensis
- Purple-naped Sunbird Hypogramma hypogrammicum
- Purple-throated Sunbird Leptocoma sperata
- Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus
- Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis
- Gould's Sunbird Aethopyga gouldiae
- Green-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga nipalensis
- Fork-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga christinae
- Black-throated Sunbird Aethopyga saturata
- Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja
- Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra
- Streaked Spiderhunter Arachnothera magna
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Laos