Sahul Sunbird
Sahul Sunbird (<em>Cinnyris frenatus</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cinnyris; binomial: Cinnyris frenatus; authority: (Müller, S, 1843).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Sahul Sunbird Cinnyris frenatus (including plateni, robustirostris, and flavigastra) is split from Cinnyris jugularis based on distinct differences in plumage and mtDNA divergence (Ó Marcaigh et al. 2022; WGAC).
