Common Sunbird-Asity
Neodrepanis coruscans
The Common Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis coruscans) is a rare asiti found in 2 countries, weighing about 7 g. The common sunbird-asity or sunbird asity is a species of bird in the family Philepittidae.
About the Common Sunbird-Asity
The common sunbird-asity or sunbird asity is a species of bird in the family Philepittidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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How to identify it
The genus Neodrepanis is characterised by a tiny body with a short tail, a fine, strongly decurved bill and, during the breeding season, strong sexual dichromatism. Males in breeding plumage are brilliant blue and black above and variably bright yellow below, with extraordinary blue and green facial caruncles. Females, males in non-breeding plumage and immatures are dull blue-green above, lack caruncles and are variably yellowish below; some female-plumaged birds have a half-sized caruncle and may be immature males. In winter, males are often seen with traces of breeding plumage coloration.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Common Sunbird-Asity?
- The genus Neodrepanis is characterised by a tiny body with a short tail, a fine, strongly decurved bill and, during the breeding season, strong sexual dichromatism. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Common Sunbird-Asity?
- The Common Sunbird-Asity is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a Common Sunbird-Asity?
- The Common Sunbird-Asity occurs in 2 countries, including Madagascar and Moldova.
- What birds look similar to a Common Sunbird-Asity?
- The Common Sunbird-Asity is most easily confused with the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity.
- Is the Common Sunbird-Asity endangered?
- The Common Sunbird-Asity is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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