Rufous-winged Sunbird
Cinnyris rufipennis
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The rufous-winged sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania.
The rufous-winged sunbird (Cinnyris rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cinnyris
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Cinnyris rufipennis (Rufous-winged 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 Hubert Stelmach (CC BY 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cinnyris rufipennis (Rufous-winged Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cinnyris rufipennis, commonly known as the Rufous-winged Sunbird, in the «Vulnerable» category. «Vulnerable» means it faces a high risk of extinction in the medium term.
- Where does Cinnyris rufipennis (Rufous-winged Sunbird) live?
- Cinnyris rufipennis (Rufous-winged Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Cinnyris rufipennis (Rufous-winged Sunbird) belong to?
- Cinnyris rufipennis (Rufous-winged Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Cinnyris rufipennis (Rufous-winged Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Cinnyris rufipennis (Rufous-winged Sunbird) combines these colours: Green and Brown.
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