Plain Sunbird
Anthreptes simplex
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Spiderhunters and Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The plain sunbird (Anthreptes simplex) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southern Myanmar to Malaya, Sumatra including Nias, Borneo, and North Natuna Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Plain sunbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
