Rufous-winged Sunbird (Cinnyris rufipennis)
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Rufous-winged Sunbird

Cinnyris rufipennis (Jensen, 1983)

8.8 gWeight

The rufous-winged sunbird (Cinnyris rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Vulnerable

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 rufous-winged sunbird (Cinnyris rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-winged Sunbird?

The Rufous-winged Sunbird weighs around 8.8 g.

Where does the Rufous-winged Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: central Tanzania.

Is the Rufous-winged Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-winged Sunbird as Vulnerable.

What does the Rufous-winged Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Rufous-winged Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
8.8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
17 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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Rufous-winged Sunbird

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