Black Sunbird

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Black Sunbird (<em>Leptocoma aspasia</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black Sunbird (Leptocoma aspasia) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Leptocoma; binomial: Leptocoma aspasia; authority: (Lesson, RP & Garnot, 1828).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change species epithet from L. sericea to L. aspasia (LeCroy 2010; Dickinson et al. 2015; Beehler & Pratt 2016).

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