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Bates's Sunbird

Cinnyris batesi

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
9,6 cm
Масса
6,35 g
Семейство
Nectariniidae
Отряд
Passeriformes

The Bates's Sunbird (Cinnyris batesi) is a bird species in the family Nectariniidae (sunbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.6 cm and a weight of 6.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Bates's Sunbird is a small, iridescent sunbird found in the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa, particularly in Cameroon and Gabon. Males display metallic green and purple plumage with a bright breast band, while females are duller olive-brown. It feeds primarily on nectar from forest flowers and small insects, probing blooms with its curved bill.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 9,6 cm 3.8 in
Масса 6,35 g 0.22 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: PN.

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Семейство Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
Genus Cinnyris
Виды Cinnyris batesi

Distribution

Bates's Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Bates's Sunbird endangered?
The Bates's Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bates's Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Bates's Sunbird?
The Bates's Sunbird has a wingspan of 9.6 cm, weight of 6.35 g.
What order and family does the Bates's Sunbird belong to?
The Bates's Sunbird (Cinnyris batesi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.

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