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Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris ludovicensis
Ludwig's Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris ludovicensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris ludovicensis) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 8.7 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 Cinnyris
- Species ludovicensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris ludovicensis) is a member of the Nectariniidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Angola.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 8.7 g, with a wing length of about 6.1 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 86,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird?
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird is a very small bird that weighs around 8.7 g.
Where does the Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird live?
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird is found across Africa with a range covering AF Angola, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird belong to?
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris ludovicensis) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird eat?
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird migrate?
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ludwig’s Double-collared 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 Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird make?
1 real field recording of the Ludwig’s Double-collared 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 Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird's range?
The Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird has a mapped global range of about 86,000 km².
Conservation
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