Newton's Sunbird
Anabathmis newtonii
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Newton's sunbird, or the São Tomé sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island. It is one of the smallest sunbirds.
Newton's sunbird, or the São Tomé sunbird (Anabathmis newtonii) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island. It is one of the smallest sunbirds. In general, the bird has dark olive upperparts - the male has an iridescent green-purple throat and upper breast region, while females have a dull olive throat and yellowish underparts, but underparts in female youth do not develop into yellow until later sexual maturity.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Anabathmis
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Anabathmis newtonii (Newton's Sunbird) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Charles J. Sharp (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Anabathmis newtonii (Newton's Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Anabathmis newtonii, commonly known as the Newton's Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Anabathmis newtonii (Newton's Sunbird) live?
- Anabathmis newtonii (Newton's Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Anabathmis newtonii (Newton's Sunbird) belong to?
- Anabathmis newtonii (Newton's Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Anabathmis newtonii (Newton's Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Anabathmis newtonii (Newton's Sunbird) combines these colours: Green.
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