Collared Sunbird
Hedydipna collaris
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The collared sunbird is a bird species of the family Nectariniidae. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. The collared sunbird is in fact mainly insectivorous.
The collared sunbird (Hedydipna collaris) is a bird species of the family Nectariniidae. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. The collared sunbird is in fact mainly insectivorous.
Sunbird flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.
The collared sunbird is a common breeder across most of sub-Saharan Africa. Two or three eggs are laid in a suspended nest in a tree. It is a seasonal bird migrant within its range.
Collared sunbirds are tiny, only 9–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in) long. They have short thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to nectar feeding.
The adult male has glossy green upperparts and head with a yellow belly and narrow purple breast band. The female is a duller green above and entirely yellow below.
This species inhabits forests near water.
Text adapted from Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where it lives
Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Hedydipna
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Hedydipna collaris (Collared 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 Tom Tarrant (CC BY-SA 3.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hedydipna collaris (Collared Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Hedydipna collaris, commonly known as the Collared Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Hedydipna collaris (Collared Sunbird) live?
- Hedydipna collaris (Collared Sunbird) is found in Africa and Burkina Faso.
- What family does Hedydipna collaris (Collared Sunbird) belong to?
- Hedydipna collaris (Collared Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Hedydipna collaris (Collared Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Hedydipna collaris (Collared Sunbird) combines these colours: Green.
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