Whyte's Double-collared Sunbird

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

Overview

Whyte's Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris whytei) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cinnyris; binomial: Cinnyris whytei; authority: Benson, 1948.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Whyte's Double-collared Sunbird C. whytei is split from Ludwig's Double-collared Sunbird C. ludovicensis and sister to Ruwenzori Double-collared Sunbird C. stuhlmanni (Bowie et al. 2016).

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