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Regal Sunbird
Cinnyris regius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.5 cm
Weight
6.416666666666667 g
Family
Nectariniidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Regal Sunbird (Cinnyris regius) is a bird species in the family Nectariniidae (sunbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.5 cm and a weight of 6.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 6.416666666666667 g | 0.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Nectariniidae (Sunbirds) |
| Genus | Cinnyris |
| Species | Cinnyris regius |
Distribution
Regal Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Regal Sunbird endangered?
The Regal Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Regal Sunbird nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Regal Sunbird?
The Regal Sunbird has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 6.416666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Regal Sunbird belong to?
The Regal Sunbird (Cinnyris regius) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.
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