Little Green Sunbird
Anthreptes seimundi
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The little green sunbird, also called Seimund's sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest.
The little green sunbird (Anthreptes seimundi), also called Seimund's sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest.
Description
The little green sunbird is small, light yellow, and warbler-like; overall similar to the Bates's sunbird. It is 9 cm (about 3.5 inches) long. The beak is slightly curved and has a small amount of pink. Around the eye is a pale ring. Its cry is high pitched.
Name
The little green sunbird's binomial classification Anthreptes seimundi comes from its genus and Eibert Carl Henry Seimund, a British Taxidermist.
Subspecies
A. s. seimundi: Bioko (Gulf of Guinea)
A. s. kruensis: Guinea and Sierra Leone to Ghana and Togo.
A. s. minor: southern Nigeria and southern Cameroon east to Central African Republic, southern South Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda, south to northern Angola and central Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Anthreptes
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Anthreptes seimundi (Little Green Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Anthreptes seimundi, commonly known as the Little Green Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Anthreptes seimundi (Little Green Sunbird) live?
- Anthreptes seimundi (Little Green Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Anthreptes seimundi (Little Green Sunbird) belong to?
- Anthreptes seimundi (Little Green Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Anthreptes seimundi (Little Green Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Anthreptes seimundi (Little Green Sunbird) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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