Grey Sunbird
Cyanomitra veroxii
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The grey sunbird or mouse-coloured sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to shoreline areas of Africa, from Somalia to South Africa.
The grey sunbird or mouse-coloured sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
It is native to shoreline areas of Africa, from Somalia to South Africa.
Diet
This species feeds on nectar. It has been recorded to feed on the nectar of Schotia brachypetala and Kigelia africana. It even engages in nectar robbing by piercing a hole in the side of the corolla. It is also a pollinator of 10 genera of plants with uses that are medicinal, edible or may be used as a building material.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cyanomitra
- Conservation status
- Not evaluated
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Cyanomitra veroxii (Grey 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 Alan Manson (CC BY-SA 3.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
Digital editions
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cyanomitra veroxii (Grey Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cyanomitra veroxii, commonly known as the Grey Sunbird, in the «Not evaluated» category. «Not evaluated» means the IUCN has not yet assessed this species.
- Where does Cyanomitra veroxii (Grey Sunbird) live?
- Cyanomitra veroxii (Grey Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Cyanomitra veroxii (Grey Sunbird) belong to?
- Cyanomitra veroxii (Grey Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Cyanomitra veroxii (Grey Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Cyanomitra veroxii (Grey Sunbird) combines these colours: Grey.
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