Rockefeller’s Sunbird
Cinnyris rockefelleri
Rockefeller's Sunbird (Cinnyris rockefelleri) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Rockefeller’s Sunbird (Cinnyris rockefelleri) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 5.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Nectariniidae Sunbirds
- Genus Cinnyris
- Species rockefelleri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5.3 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rockefeller’s 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 Rockefeller’s Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rockefeller’s Sunbird (Cinnyris rockefelleri) is a member of the Nectariniidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e DR Congo.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 5.3 g, with a wing length of about 5.8 cm and a tail of around 4.4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 7,908 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rockefeller’s Sunbird?
The Rockefeller’s Sunbird is a very small bird that weighs around 5.3 g.
Where does the Rockefeller’s Sunbird live?
The Rockefeller’s Sunbird is found across Africa with a range covering AF e DR Congo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rockefeller’s Sunbird belong to?
The Rockefeller’s Sunbird (Cinnyris rockefelleri) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rockefeller’s Sunbird eat?
The Rockefeller’s Sunbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Rockefeller’s Sunbird migrate?
The Rockefeller’s Sunbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rockefeller’s Sunbird endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Rockefeller’s Sunbird's range?
The Rockefeller’s Sunbird has a mapped global range of about 7,908 km².
Conservation
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