About the Amani Sunbird
The Amani sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The male Amani sunbird has a white and dark-green feathered body while the female Amani sunbird has a yellow and grey plumage. Breeding season takes place from May to June and from September to December. The regular diet of the Amani sunbird consists of spiders, caterpillars and other flying insects. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Hedydipna pallidigaster |
| Species Codes | amasun2, AMSU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amani Sunbird belong to?
The Amani Sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Amani Sunbird?
The Amani Sunbird is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Amani Sunbird?
The Amani sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The male Amani sunbird has a white and dark-green feathered body while the ...
Where can I report a Amani Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Amani Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amasun2, or on iNaturalist.
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