Apricot-breasted Sunbird (Cinnyris buettikoferi)
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Apricot-breasted Sunbird

Cinnyris buettikoferi Hartert, EJO, 1896

11 cmLength9 gWeight

The apricot-breasted sunbird (Cinnyris buettikoferi) is a species of bird belonging to the family Nectariniidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The apricot-breasted sunbird (Cinnyris buettikoferi) is a species of bird belonging to the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumba in Indonesia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Although it is quite common, very little is known about its biology, with virtually nothing known about its breeding or diet.

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Questions

How big is the Apricot-breasted Sunbird?

The Apricot-breasted Sunbird is about 11 cm long and weighs around 9 g.

Where does the Apricot-breasted Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Sumba (central Lesser Sundas).

Is the Apricot-breasted Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Apricot-breasted Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Apricot-breasted Sunbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Apricot-breasted Sunbird in?

It belongs to the family Sunbirds (Nectariniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
11 cm
Weight
9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
34 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Sumba (central Lesser Sundas)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Cinnyris

Other birds in the genus Cinnyris

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Apricot-breasted Sunbird

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