Moreau's Sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui)
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Moreau's Sunbird

Cinnyris moreaui Sclater, WL, 1933

12 cmLength8.2 gWeight

Moreau's sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui) 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

Moreau's sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Kilolo District of Morogoro Region in Tanzania where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being "near-threatened".

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Questions

How big is the Moreau's Sunbird?

The Moreau's Sunbird is about 12 cm long and weighs around 8.2 g.

Where does the Moreau's Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: central Tanzania.

Is the Moreau's Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Moreau's Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Moreau's Sunbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Moreau's Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
12 cm
Weight
8.2 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
53 mm
Tail
36 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

Africa: 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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Moreau's Sunbird

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