Banded Green Sunbird
Anthreptes rubritorques
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The banded green sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Tanzania.
The banded green sunbird (Anthreptes rubritorques) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
It is endemic to Tanzania.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, plantations, and rural gardens.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Anthreptes
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Anthreptes rubritorques (Banded Green 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 (c) Tom Field, some rights reserved (CC BY) (CC BY 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Anthreptes rubritorques (Banded Green Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Anthreptes rubritorques, commonly known as the Banded Green Sunbird, in the «Vulnerable» category. «Vulnerable» means it faces a high risk of extinction in the medium term.
- Where does Anthreptes rubritorques (Banded Green Sunbird) live?
- Anthreptes rubritorques (Banded Green Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Anthreptes rubritorques (Banded Green Sunbird) belong to?
- Anthreptes rubritorques (Banded Green Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Anthreptes rubritorques (Banded Green Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Anthreptes rubritorques (Banded Green Sunbird) combines these colours: Green and Black.
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