Ursula's Sunbird
Cinnyris ursulae
Ursula's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae restricted to the continental and near-shore portions of the Cameroon line.
Ursula's sunbird (Cinnyris ursulae) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae restricted to the continental and near-shore portions of the Cameroon line.
Taxonomy
Monotypic. Formerly considered a member of the genus Nectarinia along with other Cinnyris sunbirds.
Habitat and Distribution
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its distribution is almost wholly restricted to the Cameroonian Highlands forests and Mount Cameroon and Bioko montane forests ecoregions, occurring in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea (specifically, on Bioko). It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cinnyris
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cinnyris ursulae (Ursula's Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cinnyris ursulae, commonly known as the Ursula's Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Cinnyris ursulae (Ursula's Sunbird) live?
- Cinnyris ursulae (Ursula's Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Cinnyris ursulae (Ursula's Sunbird) belong to?
- Cinnyris ursulae (Ursula's Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Cinnyris ursulae (Ursula's Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Cinnyris ursulae (Ursula's Sunbird) combines these colours: Green.
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