Amethyst Sunbird
Chalcomitra amethystina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalcomitra-amethystina"></birdfyi-bird>The Amethyst Sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina) is a bird species in the family Nectariniidae (sunbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13 cm and a weight of 13.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Beija-flor-amatista (Chalcomitra amethystina), 13–15 cm. Macho com garganta e parte superior do peito roxo-amatista brilhante, partes superiores escuras com reflexo esverdeado. Fêmea marrom com estrias. Habita bordas de florestas, jardins e savanas da África Austral e Oriental. Alimenta-se de néctar e insetos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Peso | 13,225 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Nectariniidae (Sunbirds) |
| Genus | Chalcomitra |
| Espécies | Chalcomitra amethystina |
Distribution
Amethyst Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Nectariniidae family