Congo Sunbird (Cinnyris congensis)
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Congo Sunbird

Cinnyris congensis (van Oort, 1910)

17 gWeight

The Congo sunbird (Cinnyris congensis) is a species of bird in 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 Congo sunbird (Cinnyris congensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

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Questions

How big is the Congo Sunbird?

The Congo Sunbird weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Congo Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Congo region.

Is the Congo Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Congo Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Congo Sunbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Congo Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
17 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
62 mm
Tail
127 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

Africa: Congo region

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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Congo Sunbird

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