Green-throated Sunbird
Chalcomitra rubescens
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The green-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in the African countries of Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
The green-throated sunbird (Chalcomitra rubescens) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in the African countries of Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
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Where it lives
Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Chalcomitra
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Chalcomitra rubescens (Green-throated Sunbird) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
Watercolor 
Vintage plate 
Ink 
Oil 
Realistic 
Colored pencil
Illustrations based on the photograph by Matt Muir (CC BY 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
Digital editions
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chalcomitra rubescens (Green-throated Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Chalcomitra rubescens, commonly known as the Green-throated Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Chalcomitra rubescens (Green-throated Sunbird) live?
- Chalcomitra rubescens (Green-throated Sunbird) is found in Africa and Burkina Faso.
- What family does Chalcomitra rubescens (Green-throated Sunbird) belong to?
- Chalcomitra rubescens (Green-throated Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Chalcomitra rubescens (Green-throated Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Chalcomitra rubescens (Green-throated Sunbird) combines these colours: Green.
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