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Bannerman's Sunbird
Cyanomitra bannermani
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.8 cm
Weight
14.0 g
Family
Nectariniidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Bannerman's Sunbird is a small sunbird of the family Nectariniidae found in montane forests and forest edges in Cameroon and Nigeria. Weighing about 14g with a wingspan of 13.8cm, it feeds on nectar from forest flowers and catches small insects. It inhabits the highlands of West-Central Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 14.0 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Nectariniidae (Sunbirds) |
| Genus | Cyanomitra |
| Species | Cyanomitra bannermani |
Distribution
Bannerman's Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bannerman's Sunbird endangered?
The Bannerman's Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bannerman's Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Bannerman's Sunbird?
The Bannerman's Sunbird has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 14.0 g.
What order and family does the Bannerman's Sunbird belong to?
The Bannerman's Sunbird (Cyanomitra bannermani) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.
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