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. Their flight is fast and direct on short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed. There are 131 species worldwide of which 22 occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-cheeked Sunbird | Chalcoparia singalensis | |
| Plain Sunbird | Anthreptes simplex | |
| Plain-throated Sunbird | Anthreptes malacensis | |
| Red-throated Sunbird | Anthreptes rhodolaema | Rare |
| Purple-naped Sunbird | Hypogramma hypogrammicum | |
| Copper-throated Sunbird | Leptocoma calcostetha | |
| Purple-throated Sunbird | Leptocoma sperata | |
| Purple Sunbird | Cinnyris asiaticus | |
| Olive-backed Sunbird | Cinnyris jugularis | |
| Gould's Sunbird | Aethopyga gouldiae | Winter visitor |
| Green-tailed Sunbird | Aethopyga nipalensis | Resident in mountains |
| Black-throated Sunbird | Aethopyga saturata | |
| Crimson Sunbird | Aethopyga siparaja | |
| Temminck's Sunbird | Aethopyga temminckii | Rare |
| Fire-tailed Sunbird | Aethopyga ignicauda | Accidental |
| Thick-billed Spiderhunter | Arachnothera crassirostris | |
| Spectacled Spiderhunter | Arachnothera flavigaster | |
| Long-billed Spiderhunter | Arachnothera robusta | Rare |
| Little Spiderhunter | Arachnothera longirostra | |
| Yellow-eared Spiderhunter | Arachnothera chrysogenys | |
| Grey-breasted Spiderhunter | Arachnothera modesta | |
| Streaked Spiderhunter | Arachnothera magna |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand