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 Namibia.
- Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris
- Amethyst Sunbird Chalcomitra amethystina
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis
- Malachite Sunbird Nectarinia famosa
- Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus
- Greater Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris afer
- Mariqua Sunbird Cinnyris mariquensis
- Shelley's Sunbird Cinnyris shelleyi (A)
- Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus
- White-breasted Sunbird Cinnyris talatala
- Variable Sunbird Cinnyris venustus
- Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus
- Copper Sunbird Cinnyris cupreus
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Namibia