Dusky Sunbird
A species of Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies Scientific name : Cinnyris fuscus Genus : Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
Dusky Sunbird, A species of Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
Botanical name: Cinnyris fuscus
Genus: Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
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Description
The dusky sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland (e.g. Karoo) in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Dusky Sunbird primarily feed on insects and nectar, foraging in pairs or groups, occasionally forming large aggregations. They forage from a variety of plants including Aloe and Acacia, and exhibit unique behaviors like hawking for insects and hovering in front of flowers. They also drink from water pools.
Habitat
The habitat of dusky Sunbird encompasses a variety of dry regions, notably semi-arid coastal plains with the presence of sand dunes but typically avoids pure sandy deserts. These birds are predominantly found in areas dotted with acacia scrub alongside watercourses, inselbergs adorned with sparse bush coverage, and scrub-covered hillsides. Furthermore, dusky Sunbird frequent man-made environments such as orchards and gardens, adapting well to cultivated areas.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Species
Dusky Sunbird 
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