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Grey Sunbird
Cyanomitra veroxii
Grey Sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Grey Sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 11.5 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Nectariniidae Sunbirds
- Genus Cyanomitra
- Species veroxii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.5 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Grey Sunbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Grey Sunbird is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Grey Sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii) is a member of the Nectariniidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e, se, s.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.5 g, with a wing length of about 6 cm and a tail of around 4.9 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Grey Sunbird?
The Grey Sunbird is a very small bird that weighs around 11.5 g.
Where does the Grey Sunbird live?
The Grey Sunbird is found across Africa with a range covering AF e, se, s, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Grey Sunbird belong to?
The Grey Sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Grey Sunbird eat?
The Grey Sunbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Grey Sunbird migrate?
The Grey Sunbird is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
What sound does the Grey Sunbird make?
1 real field recording of the Grey Sunbird — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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