Superb Sunbird
Cinnyris superbus
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The superb sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is widely spread across the African tropical rainforest.
The superb sunbird (Cinnyris superbus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
It is widely spread across the African tropical rainforest.
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Where it lives
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cinnyris
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Cinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
Watercolor 
Vintage plate 
Ink 
Oil 
Realistic 
Colored pencil
Illustrations based on the photograph by John Gerrard Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
Digital editions
HD Digital Art Pack — Superb Sunbird
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cinnyris superbus, commonly known as the Superb Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Cinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird) live?
- Cinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird) is found in Africa and Burkina Faso.
- What family does Cinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird) belong to?
- Cinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Cinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Cinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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