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Hedydipna

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Passerine

Family
  
Nectariniidae

Rank
  
Genus

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Lower classifications
  
Nile Valley sunbird, Amani sunbird

Hedydipna is a genus of sunbirds. It contains the following species, which are sometimes included in genus Anthreptes.

  • Collared sunbird, Hedydipna collaris
  • Pygmy sunbird, Hedydipna platura
  • Nile Valley sunbird, Hedydipna metallica
  • Amani sunbird, Hedydipna pallidigaster
  • The name Hedydipna comes from the Greek hēdudeipnos, meaning "dainty-supping" or "sweet-eating" — a reference to the nectar sipping habits of these species. These sunbirds are largely restricted to Africa and western islands in the Indian Ocean, though the Nile Valley sunbird is found as far east as Yemen.

    References

    Hedydipna Wikipedia