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Cape Sugarbird

Promerops cafer

Least Concern
Wingspan
18.7 cm
Weight
34.75 g
Family
Promeropidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 18.7 cm 7.4 in
Weight 34.75 g 1.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Promeropidae
Genus Promerops
Species Promerops cafer

Distribution

Cape Sugarbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cape Sugarbird endangered?
The Cape Sugarbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cape Sugarbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
How big is the Cape Sugarbird?
The Cape Sugarbird has a wingspan of 18.7 cm, weight of 34.75 g.
What order and family does the Cape Sugarbird belong to?
The Cape Sugarbird (Promerops cafer) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Promeropidae.

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