Amethyst Sunbird
Chalcomitra amethystina
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
13,0 cm
Khối Lượng
13,225 g
Họ
Nectariniidae
Bộ
Passeriformes
Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 13,0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 13,225 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Số Trứng
1-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Họ | Nectariniidae (Sunbirds) |
| Genus | Chalcomitra |
| Loài | Chalcomitra amethystina |
Distribution
Amethyst Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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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