Amethyst Sunbird
Chalcomitra amethystina
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Suimanga amatista (Chalcomitra amethystina), 13–15 cm. Macho negro con garganta rojo-púrpura iridiscente y pecho escarlata. Hembra parda con estrías. Habita en bosques, arbustos y jardines del África subsahariana. Se alimenta de néctar y pequeños insectos. Macho emite canto melodioso y potente.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Peso | 13,225 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Nectariniidae (Suimangas) |
| Genus | Chalcomitra |
| Especies | Chalcomitra amethystina |
Distribution
Amethyst Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Nectariniidae family