Order Passeriformes 131 species in 15 genera Size: Between 8 cm (Palestine Sunbird, Cinnyris osea) and 23 cm (Sao Tome Sunbird, Dreptes thomensis). Distribution: Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian Regions. Aparently sedentary. Habitat: Second growth forests, scrubland and high plateaus. Feeding: Nectar and arthropodes, mainly spiders. Breeding: Closed chamber woven with vegetal material and spider web, anchored or hanging on a branch (Sunbirds), or open cup (Spiderhunters). 2-3 eggs. Incubation 13-15 days. Nesting period 14-19 days. Threat status: 7 threatened species (3 Endangered and 4 Vulnerable) [+info]