Amethyst Sunbird

Amethyst Sunbird

Chalcomitra amethystina

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
13,0 cm
Ağırlık
13,225 g
Familya
Nectariniidae
Takım
Passeriformes

Hakkında

The Amethyst Sunbird is a small African nectarivore with a 13 cm wingspan, named for the male's striking iridescent amethyst-purple throat. It inhabits woodland edges and gardens across sub-Saharan Africa. Females are brownish with streaked underparts.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 13,0 cm 5.1 in
Ağırlık 13,225 g 0.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 17 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Familya Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
Genus Chalcomitra
Türler Chalcomitra amethystina

Distribution

Amethyst Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Amethyst Sunbird endangered?
The Amethyst Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amethyst Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 17 days.
How big is the Amethyst Sunbird?
The Amethyst Sunbird has a wingspan of 13.0 cm, weight of 13.225 g.
What order and family does the Amethyst Sunbird belong to?
The Amethyst Sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.

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