List of Birds of Madagascar - Sunbirds

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 2 species which occur in Madagascar.

Common Name Scientific Name Status
Souimanga Sunbird Cinnyris sovimanga
Madagascar Sunbird Cinnyris notatus

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