Gorgeous Sunbird

Gorgeous Sunbird

Cinnyris melanogastrus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Nectariniidae

About

The gorgeous sunbird is a small passerine bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae that is found in southern Kenya and Tanzania. It was formerly placed in the Nectarinia genus, a genus of the Nectariniidae family but was later changed to the Cinnyrus genus. It was also formerly considered to be conspecific with the beautiful sunbird.

Fun Fact

It was formerly placed in the Nectarinia genus, a genus of the Nectariniidae family but was later changed to the Cinnyrus genus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in areas like shrublands, savannahs, and forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance