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Beautiful Sunbird

Cinnyris pulchellus

Least Concern
날개 폭
11.3 cm
체중
6.8999999999999995 g
Nectariniidae
Passeriformes

The Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus) is a bird species in the family Nectariniidae (sunbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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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소개

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
날개 폭 11.3 cm 4.4 in
체중 6.8999999999999995 g 0.24 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: PN.

산란 수

1-2

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
Genus Cinnyris
Cinnyris pulchellus

Distribution

Beautiful Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

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Is the Beautiful Sunbird endangered?
The Beautiful Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Beautiful Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Beautiful Sunbird?
The Beautiful Sunbird has a wingspan of 11.3 cm, weight of 6.8999999999999995 g.
What order and family does the Beautiful Sunbird belong to?
The Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.

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