Purple-breasted Sunbird
Nectarinia purpureiventris
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The purple-breasted sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It is commonly found in Nyugwe Forest.
The purple-breasted sunbird (Nectarinia purpureiventris) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It is commonly found in Nyugwe Forest.
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Where it lives
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Nectarinia
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Nectarinia purpureiventris (Purple-breasted 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 Carine06 from UK (CC BY-SA 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nectarinia purpureiventris (Purple-breasted Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Nectarinia purpureiventris, commonly known as the Purple-breasted Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Nectarinia purpureiventris (Purple-breasted Sunbird) live?
- Nectarinia purpureiventris (Purple-breasted Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Nectarinia purpureiventris (Purple-breasted Sunbird) belong to?
- Nectarinia purpureiventris (Purple-breasted Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
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