Grey-chinned Sunbird
Anthreptes rectirostris
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The yellow-chinned sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in West Africa, namely Sierra Leone to Ghana. The grey-chinned sunbird was formerly grouped with this species.
The yellow-chinned sunbird (Anthreptes rectirostris) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
It is found in West Africa, namely Sierra Leone to Ghana. The grey-chinned sunbird (Anthreptes tephrolaemus) was formerly grouped with this species.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Anthreptes
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Anthreptes rectirostris (Grey-chinned 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 John Gerrard Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Anthreptes rectirostris (Grey-chinned Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Anthreptes rectirostris, commonly known as the Grey-chinned Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Anthreptes rectirostris (Grey-chinned Sunbird) live?
- Anthreptes rectirostris (Grey-chinned Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Anthreptes rectirostris (Grey-chinned Sunbird) belong to?
- Anthreptes rectirostris (Grey-chinned Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Anthreptes rectirostris (Grey-chinned Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Anthreptes rectirostris (Grey-chinned Sunbird) combines these colours: Brown and Yellow.
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