Bird group

Asities

4 species in this group — each with its conservation status, population estimate and a short description.

Common Sunbird-Asity
Neodrepanis coruscans
Least Concern≈ Not quantified

The Common Sunbird-Asity is a tiny nectar-feeding bird of the eastern humid forests of Madagascar. With a long curved bill and, in breeding…

Schlegel's Asity
Philepitta schlegeli
Near Threatened≈ Not quantified (declining)

Schlegel's Asity is a scarce fruit-eating bird of the dry deciduous forests of western and northwestern Madagascar. The breeding male is…

Velvet Asity
Philepitta castanea
Least Concern≈ Not quantified (common)

The Velvet Asity is a small, plump fruit-eater of the eastern rainforests of Madagascar. Breeding males are velvety black with a bright…

Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity
Neodrepanis hypoxantha
Vulnerable≈ 2,500-9,999

The Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity is a rare, tiny bird of high-altitude rainforest in eastern Madagascar. The breeding male is greenish…