Hedydipna
| Hedydipna | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Collared sunbird, Hedydipna collaris | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Nectariniidae |
| Genus: | Hedydipna Cabanis, 1850 |
| species | |
|
H. collaris | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Anthodiaeta | |
Hedydipna is a genus of sunbirds. It contains the following species,[1] which are sometimes included in genus Anthreptes.
- Collared sunbird, Hedydipna collaris
- Pygmy sunbird, Hedydipna platura
- Nile Valley sunbird, Hedydipna metallica
- Amani sunbird, Hedydipna pallidigaster
The name Hedydipna comes from the Greek hēdudeipnos, meaning "dainty-supping" or "sweet-eating" — a reference to the nectar sipping habits of these species.[2] These sunbirds are largely restricted to Africa and western islands in the Indian Ocean, though the Nile Valley sunbird is found as far east as Yemen.[3]
References
- ↑ "ITIS Report: Hedydipna". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 187. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
- ↑ Mann, Clive F.; Cheke, Robert A. (2001). Sunbirds: A Guide to the Sunbirds, Flowerpeckers, Spiderhunters and Sugarbirds of the World. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-8734-0380-8.