Greater Double-collared Sunbird

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Greater Double-collared Sunbird (<em>Cinnyris afer</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Greater Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris afer) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cinnyris; binomial: Cinnyris afer; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Treat as monotypic; includes saliens (Hockey et al. 2005).

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