Sahul Sunbird

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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).

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