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Banded Sunbird

Anthreptes rubritorques

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
11,4 cm
Berat
9,55 g
Famili
Nectariniidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The Banded Sunbird is a Vulnerable sunbird of the family Nectariniidae endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. Weighing about 9.6g with a wingspan of 11.4cm, the male has a distinctive red-and-black breast band. Its restricted montane forest habitat and ongoing deforestation make it particularly threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 11,4 cm 4.5 in
Berat 9,55 g 0.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PN,SP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
Genus Anthreptes
Spesies Anthreptes rubritorques

Distribution

Banded Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Banded Sunbird endangered?
The Banded Sunbird has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Banded Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN,SP.
How big is the Banded Sunbird?
The Banded Sunbird has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 9.55 g.
What order and family does the Banded Sunbird belong to?
The Banded Sunbird (Anthreptes rubritorques) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.

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