About the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity
The yellow-bellied sunbird-asity is a small species of passerine bird from the asity family. The male has black upper parts with a bluish sheen and yellow underparts, and is sometimes known simply as the yellow-bellied asity. It is found only in montane rainforests of Madagascar where it feeds on nectar that it sips from flowers, defending a good nectar source from other nectar-feeding birds. It is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as "vulnerable" due to the diminution and fragmentation of its forest habitat.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Asities (Philepittidae) |
| Species | Neodrepanis hypoxantha |
| Species Codes | yebasi1, YBSA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity belong to?
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity (Neodrepanis hypoxantha) belongs to the Asities family (Philepittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity?
The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity?
The yellow-bellied sunbird-asity is a small species of passerine bird from the asity family. The male has black upper parts with a bluish sheen and yellow underparts, and is sometimes known simply as the yellow-bellied asity. It is found only in montane rainforests of Madagascar where it feeds on ne...
Where can I report a Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebasi1, or on iNaturalist.
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