Loveridge's Sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei)
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Loveridge's Sunbird

Cinnyris loveridgei Hartert, EJO, 1922

9.8 gWeight

Loveridge's sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Endangered

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

Loveridge's sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Tanzania.

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Questions

How big is the Loveridge's Sunbird?

The Loveridge's Sunbird weighs around 9.8 g.

Where does the Loveridge's Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: east-central Tanzania.

Is the Loveridge's Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Loveridge's Sunbird as Endangered.

What does the Loveridge's Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Loveridge's Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
9.8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

Africa: east-central Tanzania

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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Loveridge's Sunbird

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