Giant Sunbird
Dreptes thomensis
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The giant sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the only species in the genus Dreptes. It is endemic to the island of São Tomé, where it occurs in the central massif.
The giant sunbird (Dreptes thomensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the only species in the genus Dreptes. It is endemic to the island of São Tomé (São Tomé and Príncipe), where it occurs in the central massif.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species was first described by José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage in 1889.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Dreptes
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Dreptes thomensis (Giant 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 thibaudaronson (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dreptes thomensis (Giant Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Dreptes thomensis, commonly known as the Giant Sunbird, in the «Vulnerable» category. «Vulnerable» means it faces a high risk of extinction in the medium term.
- Where does Dreptes thomensis (Giant Sunbird) live?
- Dreptes thomensis (Giant Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Dreptes thomensis (Giant Sunbird) belong to?
- Dreptes thomensis (Giant Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Dreptes thomensis (Giant Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Dreptes thomensis (Giant Sunbird) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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