Sunbirds
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 20 species which occur in Malawi.
- Anchieta's Sunbird Anthreptes anchietae
- Western Violet-backed Sunbird Anthreptes longuemarei
- Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris
- Green-headed Sunbird Cyanomitra verticalis
- Eastern Olive-Sunbird Cyanomitra olivacea
- Mouse-colored Sunbird Cyanomitra veroxii
- Amethyst Sunbird Chalcomitra amethystina
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis
- Bronze Sunbird Nectarinia kilimensis
- Red-tufted Sunbird Nectarinia johnstoni
- Malachite Sunbird Nectarinia famosa
- Miombo Sunbird Cinnyris manoensis
- Montane Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris ludovicensis
- Eastern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris mediocris
- Shelley's Sunbird Cinnyris shelleyi
- Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus
- Oustalet's Sunbird Cinnyris oustaleti (A)
- White-breasted Sunbird Cinnyris talatala
- Variable Sunbird Cinnyris venustus
- Copper Sunbird Cinnyris cupreus
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Malawi