Purple sunbird — size comparison

The purple sunbird inhabits dry forests, scrub, gardens and towns. It gathers flower nectar and supplements its diet with small invertebrates. Pollen may travel

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Purple sunbird

Cinnyris asiaticus

ok. 10 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
approx. 6–11 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
0246810
Purple sunbirdTotal lengthapprox. 10 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Purple sunbird — size comparison — facts and sources

The purple sunbird inhabits dry forests, scrub, gardens and towns. It gathers flower nectar and supplements its diet with small invertebrates. Pollen may travel on the bird during visits.

Abundant flowers attract competitors, leading to disputes over food. Metallic colour comes from microscopic feather structure as well as pigment.

Measurement sources