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Variable Sunbird, Cinnyris venustus

SourceYathin S Krishnappa

BS-0161

Variable Sunbird

Cinnyris venustus

The plumage of the Variable Sunbird is built from iridescent green, yellow belly, creating a strong visual identity across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Family
Nectariniidae
Region
Africa
Range
Sub-Saharan Africa
Habitat
Woodland
Dominant color
Blue
Conservation status
Least Concern

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