Socotra Sunbird (Chalcomitra balfouri)
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Socotra Sunbird

Chalcomitra balfouri (Sclater, PL & Hartlaub, 1881)

11 gWeight

The Socotra sunbird (Chalcomitra balfouri) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Most records: Yemen

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Yemen

Socotra Sunbird has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. SocotraYemen12 records
  2. Wadi SirhanYemen4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Yemen

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 Socotra sunbird (Chalcomitra balfouri) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Socotra.

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Questions

How big is the Socotra Sunbird?

The Socotra Sunbird weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Socotra Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Socotra. It is most often recorded in Yemen.

Is the Socotra Sunbird endangered?

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

What does the Socotra Sunbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Socotra Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
11 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

Africa: Socotra

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Chalcomitra

Other birds in the genus Chalcomitra

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Socotra Sunbird

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