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Dusky Sunbird
Cinnyris fuscus Vieillot, 1819
7.8 gWeight
The dusky sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Namibia, South Africa
Where and when it's recorded
Dusky Sunbird has been recorded at 22 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia432 records
- Ondudu LodgeNamibia346 records
- Augrabies Falls NPSouth Africa268 records
More places
- Ai Aiba Rock Painting LodgeNamibia214 records
- Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia213 records
- Karoo NPSouth Africa129 records
- Etosha NP – Halali CampNamibia85 records
- Namibgrens Guest FarmNamibia80 records
- Avis DamNamibia80 records
- Walvis Bay – Lagoon PromenadeNamibia48 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The dusky sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland (e.g. Karoo) in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
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Questions
How big is the Dusky Sunbird?
The Dusky Sunbird weighs around 7.8 g.
Where does the Dusky Sunbird live?
Its breeding range: Africa: southwestern. It is most often recorded in Namibia and South Africa.
When is the best time to see the Dusky Sunbird?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Dusky Sunbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Dusky Sunbird as Least Concern.
What does the Dusky Sunbird eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Dusky Sunbird in?
It belongs to the family Sunbirds (Nectariniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 7.8 g
- Habitat
- Desert
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 55 mm
- Tail
- 39 mm
- Bill
- 21 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: southwestern
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Sunbirds Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Cinnyris
Other birds in the genus Cinnyris
Olive-bellied SunbirdCinnyris chloropygius
Tiny SunbirdCinnyris minullus
Eastern Miombo SunbirdCinnyris manoensis
Western Miombo SunbirdCinnyris gertrudis
Southern Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris chalybeus
Neergaard's SunbirdCinnyris neergaardi
Rwenzori Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris stuhlmanni
Whyte's Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris whytei
Prigogine's Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris prigoginei
Ludwig's Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris ludovicensis
Northern Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris reichenowi
Greater Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris afer
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