Olive Sunbird

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Olive Sunbird (<em>Cyanomitra olivacea</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Olive Sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cyanomitra; binomial: Cyanomitra olivacea; authority: (Smith, A, 1840).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Cyanomitra olivacea to Olive Sunbird with lump of C. obscura (Sinclair & Ryan 2003; Bowie et al. 2004).

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