Grey-chinned Sunbird

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Grey-chinned Sunbird (<em>Anthreptes tephrolaemus</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Grey-chinned Sunbird (Anthreptes tephrolaemus) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anthreptes; binomial: Anthreptes tephrolaemus; authority: (Jardine & Fraser, 1852).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Grey-chinned Sunbird Anthreptes tephrolaemus is split from A. rectirostris based on differences in plumage and very different calls (HBW/BirdLife, Borrow in litt.). Note that the English name of the pre-split species follows this form east of the Dahomey Gap.

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