Anabathmis
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| Anabathmis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Nectariniidae |
| Genus: | Anabathmis Reichenow, 1905 |
| species | |
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A.. reichenbachii | |
Anabathmis is a genus of African sunbirds. Its members are sometimes included in Nectarinia. Two species are endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Its members are:
- Reichenbach's Sunbird, Anabathmis reichenbachii
- Principe Sunbird, Anabathmis hartlaubii
- Newton's Sunbird, Anabathmis newtonii
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.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Nectarinia reichenbachii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007.
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