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Black-bellied Sunbird

Cinnyris nectarinioides

Least Concern
Envergadura
10,5 cm
Peso
5,0200000000000005 g
Família
Nectariniidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Black-bellied Sunbird (Cinnyris nectarinioides) is a bird species in the family Nectariniidae (sunbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.5 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

The Black-bellied Sunbird is a slender nectar-feeding bird of East African dry savanna and bush, with the male displaying a brilliant metallic green crown and breast band offset by a velvety black belly. It ranges from Somalia and Ethiopia south to Tanzania, frequenting arid scrub and open woodland. It feeds on nectar from flowering plants and supplements its diet with small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 10,5 cm 4.1 in
Peso 5,0200000000000005 g 0.18 oz

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PN.

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
Genus Cinnyris
Espécies Cinnyris nectarinioides

Distribution

Black-bellied Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-bellied Sunbird endangered?
The Black-bellied Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-bellied Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Black-bellied Sunbird?
The Black-bellied Sunbird has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 5.0200000000000005 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Sunbird belong to?
The Black-bellied Sunbird (Cinnyris nectarinioides) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.

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