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Violet-breasted Sunbird
Cinnyris chalcomelas
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.6 cm
Weight
8.333333333333334 g
Family
Nectariniidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 8.333333333333334 g | 0.29 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Nectariniidae (Sunbirds) |
| Genus | Cinnyris |
| Species | Cinnyris chalcomelas |
Distribution
Violet-breasted Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Violet-breasted Sunbird endangered?
The Violet-breasted Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Violet-breasted Sunbird?
The Violet-breasted Sunbird has a wingspan of 11.6 cm, weight of 8.333333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Violet-breasted Sunbird belong to?
The Violet-breasted Sunbird (Cinnyris chalcomelas) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
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Apo Sunbird
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Arabian Sunbird
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Least Concern
Banded Sunbird
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Vulnerable