splendid sunbird
bird
Also known as: Cinnyris coccinigaster
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The splendid sunbird (Cinnyris coccinigaster) is a species of sunbird, which are small, brilliantly colored songbirds belonging to the family Nectariniidae. These birds are typically 9 to 15 cm (3.5 to 6 inches) long and primarily feed on nectar, often perching on flower stalks rather than hovering like hummingbirds. Sunbirds are most abundant in Africa and extend eastward to the Pacific islands. The splendid sunbird itself is characterized by a purple head, green back, and black wings and tail.12
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