Beautiful Sunbird
Cinnyris pulchellus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cinnyris-pulchellus"></birdfyi-bird>The Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus) is a bird species in the family Nectariniidae (suimangas), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.3 cm and a weight of 6.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Beautiful Sunbird is a slender, iridescent sunbird widespread across the Sahel and savanna zones of sub-Saharan Africa. Breeding males are brilliant metallic green with a red breast band and yellow belly, while females are dull olive-yellow. It feeds on nectar from flowers using its long, curved bill, and also catches small insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,3 cm | 4.4 in |
| Peso | 6,8999999999999995 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PN.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Nectariniidae (Suimangas) |
| Genus | Cinnyris |
| Especies | Cinnyris pulchellus |
Distribution
Beautiful 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