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 9 species which occur in Nepal.
- Ruby-cheeked Sunbird Chalcoparia singalensis
- Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus
- Gould's Sunbird Aethopyga gouldiae
- Green-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga nipalensis
- Black-throated Sunbird Aethopyga saturata
- Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja
- Fire-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga ignicauda
- Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra
- Streaked Spiderhunter Arachnothera magna
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Nepal