Forest double-collared sunbird
Cinnyris fuelleborni
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The forest double-collared sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is a resident breeder of tropical moist montane forests in parts of East Africa.
The forest double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris fuelleborni) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is a resident breeder of tropical moist montane forests in parts of East Africa.
Taxonomy
The forest double-collared sunbird was described by the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow in 1899 and given the binomial name Cinnyris fülleborni. He specified the type location as Kalinga in the Iringa Region of Tanzania. The specific name was chosen to honour the German physician and naturalist Friedrich Fülleborn.
This species was formerly considered as a subspecies of the eastern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris mediocris) but was promoted to species status based on differences in plumage and genetics.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cinnyris
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cinnyris fuelleborni (Forest double-collared sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cinnyris fuelleborni, commonly known as the Forest double-collared sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Cinnyris fuelleborni (Forest double-collared sunbird) live?
- Cinnyris fuelleborni (Forest double-collared sunbird) is found in Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.
- What family does Cinnyris fuelleborni (Forest double-collared sunbird) belong to?
- Cinnyris fuelleborni (Forest double-collared sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Cinnyris fuelleborni (Forest double-collared sunbird)?
- The plumage of Cinnyris fuelleborni (Forest double-collared sunbird) combines these colours: Green.
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