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Gurney's Sugarbird

Promerops gurneyi

Near Threatened
Wingspan
17.8 cm
Weight
34.81666666666667 g
Family
Promeropidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.8 cm 7.0 in
Weight 34.81666666666667 g 1.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 21-23 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Gurney's Sugarbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gurney's Sugarbird endangered?
The Gurney's Sugarbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Gurney's Sugarbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 21-23 days.
How big is the Gurney's Sugarbird?
The Gurney's Sugarbird has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 34.81666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Gurney's Sugarbird belong to?
The Gurney's Sugarbird (Promerops gurneyi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Promeropidae.

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