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Amani sunbird

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The Amani sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The male Amani sunbird has a white and dark-green feathered body while the female Amani sunbird has a yellow and grey plumage. Breeding season takes place from May to June and from September to December. The regular diet of the Amani sunbird consists of spiders, caterpillars and other flying insects.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Hedydipna pallidigaster". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22717653A94544325. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22717653A94544325.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Amani Sunbird – An Endangered Bird Archived 2013-07-29 at archive.today. Endangered Species 360°. Retrieved July 29th, 2013.

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Amani sunbird: Brief Summary

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The Amani sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The male Amani sunbird has a white and dark-green feathered body while the female Amani sunbird has a yellow and grey plumage. Breeding season takes place from May to June and from September to December. The regular diet of the Amani sunbird consists of spiders, caterpillars and other flying insects. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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