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Tacazze Sunbird
Nectarinia tacazze
Tacazze Sunbird (Nectarinia tacazze) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Tacazze Sunbird (Nectarinia tacazze) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 14.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Nectariniidae Sunbirds
- Genus Nectarinia
- Species tacazze
Quick facts
- Weight
- 14.9 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tacazze Sunbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Tacazze Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tacazze Sunbird (Nectarinia tacazze) is a member of the Nectariniidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF ne, e.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 14.9 g, with a wing length of about 7.6 cm and a tail of around 8.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 285,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tacazze Sunbird?
The Tacazze Sunbird is a very small bird that weighs around 14.9 g.
Where does the Tacazze Sunbird live?
The Tacazze Sunbird is found across Africa with a range covering AF ne, e, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Tacazze Sunbird belong to?
The Tacazze Sunbird (Nectarinia tacazze) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Tacazze Sunbird eat?
The Tacazze Sunbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Tacazze Sunbird migrate?
The Tacazze Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tacazze Sunbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Tacazze Sunbird make?
1 real field recording of the Tacazze Sunbird — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Tacazze Sunbird's range?
The Tacazze Sunbird has a mapped global range of about 285,000 km².
Conservation
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