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Loveridge’s Sunbird
Cinnyris loveridgei
Loveridge's Sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Loveridge’s Sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 9.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Nectariniidae Sunbirds
- Genus Cinnyris
- Species loveridgei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 9.8 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Loveridge’s 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 Loveridge’s Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Loveridge’s Sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei) is a member of the Nectariniidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF ec Tanzania.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 9.8 g, with a wing length of about 5.7 cm and a tail of around 4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 259 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Loveridge’s Sunbird?
The Loveridge’s Sunbird is a very small bird that weighs around 9.8 g.
Where does the Loveridge’s Sunbird live?
The Loveridge’s Sunbird is found across Africa with a range covering AF ec Tanzania, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Loveridge’s Sunbird belong to?
The Loveridge’s Sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Loveridge’s Sunbird eat?
The Loveridge’s Sunbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Loveridge’s Sunbird migrate?
The Loveridge’s Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Loveridge’s Sunbird endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Loveridge’s Sunbird make?
1 real field recording of the Loveridge’s Sunbird — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Loveridge’s Sunbird's range?
The Loveridge’s Sunbird has a mapped global range of about 259 km².
Conservation
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