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Cyanomitra

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Rank
  
Genus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Nectariniidae

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Lower classifications
  
Olive sunbird, Green‑headed sunbird, Grey sunbird, Blue‑throated brown sunbird, Bannerman's sunbird

Cyanomitra is a genus of African sunbirds. Its members are sometimes included in Nectarinia.

The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.

Its members are:

  • Green-headed sunbird, Cyanomitra verticalis
  • Blue-throated brown sunbird, Cyanomitra cyanolaema
  • Blue-headed sunbird, Cyanomitra alinae
  • Cameroon sunbird, Cyanomitra oritis
  • Bannerman's sunbird, Cyanomitra bannermani
  • Olive sunbird, Cyanomitra olivacea
  • Grey sunbird, Cyanomitra veroxii
  • References

    Cyanomitra Wikipedia


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