Marico Sunbird (Cinnyris mariquensis)
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Marico Sunbird

Cinnyris mariquensis Smith, A, 1836

12 gWeight

The Marico sunbird (Cinnyris mariquensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae, which is native to woodlands of the eastern and southern Afrotropics.The bird is typically found in the southeast of the continent of Africa.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Kenya

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Marico Sunbird has been recorded at 270 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 16 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Kruger NP – Satara CampSouth Africa476 records
  2. Lake Mburo NPUganda339 records
  3. Kruger NP – Skukuza CampSouth Africa249 records
More places
  1. Polokwane GRSouth Africa211 records
  2. Mkhuze GRSouth Africa206 records
  3. Kruger NP – Lower Sabie Rest CampSouth Africa194 records
  4. Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia183 records
  5. Mpala Ranch and Research CentreKenya182 records
  6. Etosha NP – Namutoni CampNamibia170 records
  7. Mandegee FarmKenya166 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South AfricaNamibiaKenyaUgandaTanzaniaBotswanaRwandaEthiopia

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 Marico sunbird (Cinnyris mariquensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae, which is native to woodlands of the eastern and southern Afrotropics.The bird is typically found in the southeast of the continent of Africa. It is of least concern on the IUCN Red List and has an unknown population size that has yet to be quantified. The Marico sunbird has conservation regions located all over its range, so it is unlikely to go extinct.

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Questions

How big is the Marico Sunbird?

The Marico Sunbird weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Marico Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: eastern, southeastern, southern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Namibia and Kenya.

When is the best time to see the Marico Sunbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Marico Sunbird endangered?

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

What does the Marico Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Marico Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
65 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

Africa: eastern, southeastern, southern

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 SunbirdOlive-bellied SunbirdCinnyris chloropygiusTiny SunbirdTiny SunbirdCinnyris minullusEastern Miombo SunbirdEastern Miombo SunbirdCinnyris manoensisWestern Miombo SunbirdWestern Miombo SunbirdCinnyris gertrudisSouthern Double-collared SunbirdSouthern Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris chalybeusNeergaard's SunbirdNeergaard's SunbirdCinnyris neergaardiRwenzori Double-collared SunbirdRwenzori Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris stuhlmanniWhyte's Double-collared SunbirdWhyte's Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris whyteiPrigogine's Double-collared SunbirdPrigogine's Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris prigogineiLudwig's Double-collared SunbirdLudwig's Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris ludovicensisNorthern Double-collared SunbirdNorthern Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris reichenowiGreater Double-collared SunbirdGreater Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris afer
Marico Sunbird

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