Anjouan Sunbird
Cinnyris comorensis
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The Anjouan sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Anjouan island in the Comoros, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Male birds of this species are more colorful than females.
The Anjouan sunbird (Cinnyris comorensis) is a species of bird in the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Anjouan island in the Comoros, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Male birds of this species are more colorful than females. The color of female bird is cloudy yellow, while male bird has 3-4 colors like black, brown, green and blue.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cinnyris
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Cinnyris comorensis (Anjouan 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 Shyamal (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cinnyris comorensis (Anjouan Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cinnyris comorensis, commonly known as the Anjouan Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Cinnyris comorensis (Anjouan Sunbird) live?
- Cinnyris comorensis (Anjouan Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Cinnyris comorensis (Anjouan Sunbird) belong to?
- Cinnyris comorensis (Anjouan Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Cinnyris comorensis (Anjouan Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Cinnyris comorensis (Anjouan Sunbird) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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