Arabian Sunbird
Cinnyris hellmayri
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Least Concern
Envergure
12,6 cm
Poids
10,525 g
Famille
Nectariniidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The Arabian Sunbird is a small nectarivore from the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa, weighing about 10.5 grams with a wingspan near 13 cm. Males display iridescent plumage used in courtship displays, while feeding on nectar from flowering shrubs and small trees. It is a common and widespread sunbird across its arid and semi-arid range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 12,6 cm | 5.0 in |
| Poids | 10,525 g | 0.37 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PN.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Nectariniidae (Sunbirds) |
| Genus | Cinnyris |
| Espèces | Cinnyris hellmayri |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Arabian Sunbird endangered?
The Arabian Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Arabian Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Arabian Sunbird?
The Arabian Sunbird has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 10.525 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Sunbird belong to?
The Arabian Sunbird (Cinnyris hellmayri) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.
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