Malagasy Green Sunbird
Cinnyris notatus
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The Malagasy green sunbird, also known as the long-billed green sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It has been placed in the genus Nectarinia. It is found in the Comoros and Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
The Malagasy green sunbird (Cinnyris notatus), also known as the long-billed green sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It has been placed in the genus Nectarinia. It is found in the Comoros and Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Taxonomy
The taxon moebii, by most authorities considered a subspecies of the Long-billed Green Sunbird, has occasionally been considered a separate species, the Comoro green sunbird (Cinnyris moebii).
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cinnyris
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Cinnyris notatus (Malagasy Green 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 Biodiversity Heritage Library (CC BY 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cinnyris notatus (Malagasy Green Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cinnyris notatus, commonly known as the Malagasy Green Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Cinnyris notatus (Malagasy Green Sunbird) live?
- Cinnyris notatus (Malagasy Green Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Cinnyris notatus (Malagasy Green Sunbird) belong to?
- Cinnyris notatus (Malagasy Green Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Cinnyris notatus (Malagasy Green Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Cinnyris notatus (Malagasy Green Sunbird) combines these colours: Green.
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