Arabian Sunbird
Arabian Sunbird (<em>Cinnyris hellmayri</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Arabian Sunbird (Cinnyris hellmayri) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cinnyris; binomial: Cinnyris hellmayri; authority: Neumann, 1904.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Arabian Sunbird Cinnyris hellmayri (including kinneari) is split from Shining Sunbird C. habessinicus on the basis of distinctive male and female plumages, larger size, and reportedly different vocalizations (Shirihai & Svensson 2018; HBW/BirdLife).
