Palestine Sunbird
Nectarinia osea
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Nectariniidae
About
The Palestine sunbird is a small passerine bird of the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. Found in parts of the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa, it is also known as the northern orange-tufted sunbird. However, the name "orange-tufted sunbird" refers to another species, found further south in Africa. In 2015, the Palestinian Authority adopted the species as a national bird, after losing in Israel's national bird public vote in 2008 in favor of the hoopoe. The specific name osea is derived from Ancient Greek ὁσια.
Fun Fact
Palestine Sunbirds are hovering nectar feeders that serve as critical pollinators in Middle Eastern ecosystems and are the only sunbird species in Israel.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet consists mainly of insects and nectar.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance