Socotra Sunbird
A species of African Dark Sunbirds Scientific name : Chalcomitra balfouri Genus : African Dark Sunbirds
Socotra Sunbird, A species of African Dark Sunbirds
Botanical name: Chalcomitra balfouri
Genus: African Dark Sunbirds
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Description
Description
The Socotra sunbird (Chalcomitra balfouri) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Socotra. Its natural habitats are tropical dry shrubland, tropical moist shrubland, and tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
14 cm
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
African Dark Sunbirds Species
Socotra Sunbird