Black-bellied Sunbird
Cinnyris nectarinioides
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The Black-bellied Sunbird is a slender nectar-feeding bird of East African dry savanna and bush, with the male displaying a brilliant metallic green crown and breast band offset by a velvety black belly. It ranges from Somalia and Ethiopia south to Tanzania, frequenting arid scrub and open woodland. It feeds on nectar from flowering plants and supplements its diet with small insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 5.0200000000000005 g | 0.18 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Nectariniidae (Sunbirds) |
| Genus | Cinnyris |
| Species | Cinnyris nectarinioides |
Distribution
Black-bellied Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Nectariniidae family