Copper Sunbird
A species of Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies Scientific name : Cinnyris cupreus Genus : Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
Copper Sunbird, A species of Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
Botanical name: Cinnyris cupreus
Genus: Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
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Description General Info
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Description
The adult male copper sunbird is about 12.5 cm (5 in) long. The subspecies C. c. cupreus inhabits the western part of its range and weighs about 7.5 to 11 g (0.26 to 0.39 oz). The male C. c. chalceus, from the eastern half, weighs 7.5 to 11 g (0.26 to 0.39 oz) while the female of both subspecies weighs 7.3 to 10.2 g (0.26 to 0.36 oz). 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Copper Sunbird primarily consume nectar, fruits, and insects including mid-air catches. They forage alone or in male groups, joining mixed flocks when other sunbirds are present. Notable for probing flowers and nectar-robbing, they favor a diverse plant range, exhibiting particular foraging techniques.
Habitat
The copper Sunbird primarily inhabits savannas, showing a preference for a range of open and semi-open landscapes. Its habitat extends to degraded forests, woodlands, swamps, and mangroves, demonstrating adaptability to various environmental conditions. The species can also be found in coastal thickets, cultivated lands, gardens, and urban areas, indicating its resilience to human-modified ecosystems. Copper Sunbird has a broad elevation range, occupying regions up to 2100 meters in the mountains.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is a non-migratory bird and is resident across its range. Its habitat is mainly savannas, but also includes degraded forest, woodland, marshes, mangroves, coastal thickets and agricultural land.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Species
Copper Sunbird 
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