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 5 species which occur in Niger.
- Pygmy Sunbird Hedydipna platura
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis
- Beautiful Sunbird Cinnyris pulchellus
- Splendid Sunbird Cinnyris coccinigaster
- Copper Sunbird Cinnyris cupreus
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Niger