Plain-backed Sunbird
Anthreptes reichenowi
The plain-backed sunbird, also known as blue-throated sunbird is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.
The plain-backed sunbird, also known as blue-throated sunbird (Anthreptes reichenowi) is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.
The plain-backed sunbird has a disjunct distribution, with one subpopulation in the coastal lowlands of Kenya and north-eastern Tanzania, and another in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. It may be at risk from clearance of lowland forest throughout its range.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Anthreptes
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Anthreptes reichenowi (Plain-backed Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Anthreptes reichenowi, commonly known as the Plain-backed Sunbird, in the «Near threatened» category. «Near threatened» means it is not threatened yet, but is close to becoming so.
- Where does Anthreptes reichenowi (Plain-backed Sunbird) live?
- Anthreptes reichenowi (Plain-backed Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Anthreptes reichenowi (Plain-backed Sunbird) belong to?
- Anthreptes reichenowi (Plain-backed Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Anthreptes reichenowi (Plain-backed Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Anthreptes reichenowi (Plain-backed Sunbird) combines these colours: Blue and Green.
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