Hedydipna

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Hedydipna
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Nectariniidae Genus: Hedydipna Cabanis, 1850
species
H. collaris H. platura H. metallica H. pallidigaster

Hedydipna is a genus of African sunbirds. Its members are sometimes included in Anthreptes.

• Collared Sunbird, Hedydipna collaris
• Pygmy Sunbird, Hedydipna platura
• Nile Valley Sunbird, Hedydipna metallica
• Amani Sunbird, Hedydipna pallidigaster

The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.