Red-chested Sunbird
Cinnyris erythrocercus
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The red-chested sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The red-chested sunbird (Cinnyris erythrocercus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Taxonomy and systematics
The red-chested sunbird was originally described as Nectarinia erythrocercus by Gustav Hartlaub in 1857 based on specimens collected near the White Nile.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cinnyris
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Cinnyris erythrocercus (Red-chested 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 Tom Tarrant (CC BY-SA 3.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cinnyris erythrocercus (Red-chested Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cinnyris erythrocercus, commonly known as the Red-chested Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Cinnyris erythrocercus (Red-chested Sunbird) live?
- Cinnyris erythrocercus (Red-chested Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Cinnyris erythrocercus (Red-chested Sunbird) belong to?
- Cinnyris erythrocercus (Red-chested Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Cinnyris erythrocercus (Red-chested Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Cinnyris erythrocercus (Red-chested Sunbird) combines these colours: Red.
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