Greater Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris afer
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cinnyris-afer"></birdfyi-bird>The Greater Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris afer) is a bird species in the family Nectariniidae (sunbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.7 cm and a weight of 11.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.7 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 11.75 g | 0.41 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Nectariniidae (Sunbirds) |
| Genus | Cinnyris |
| Species | Cinnyris afer |
Distribution
Greater Double-collared Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Nectariniidae family