Shining sunbird
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Cinnyris habessinicus

The shining sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus ) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Appearance

Cinnyris habessinicus are highly dimorphic and have three distinct plumages, juvenal, immature and adult. Adult males in breeding plumage have brilliant metallic green upperparts and throat, a violet or blue crown, a bright red band across the breast with a narrow line of metallic blue, and blue-black wings and tail. The female are mainly gray or brown. These small sunbirds mainly feed on nectar.

Distribution

Geography

It is found in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.

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This species prefers rocky or sandy areas and dry river beds with Acacia and Ziziphus trees.

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Habits and Lifestyle

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Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Shining sunbird Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shining_sunbird
2. Shining sunbird on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/103803926/94555807
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/447044

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