Olive-backed Sunbird
A species of Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies Scientific name : Cinnyris jugularis Genus : Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
Olive-backed Sunbird, A species of Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
Botanical name: Cinnyris jugularis
Genus: Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
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Description
In most subspecies, the underparts of both male and female are bright yellow, the backs are a dull brown colour. The forehead, throat and upper breast of the adult male is a dark, metallic blue-black. In the Philippines the males of some subspecies have an orange band on the chest, in Wallacea and northern New Guinea some subspecies have most of the underparts blackish, and in southern China and adjacent parts of Vietnam most of the underparts of the male are greyish-white. 
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Olive-backed Sunbird primarily feeds on nectar, supplementing with insects, especially during the breeding season. They exhibit fast, direct flight, capable of hovering to forage but typically perch to feed. Unique adaptions include a specialized tongue for nectar extraction.
Habitat
The olive-backed Sunbird is a versatile species typically found in a variety of forest environments, including mangroves, forest edges, and secondary growth. Its adaptability allows it to thrive in open country, scrublands, coastal vegetations, and even in agricultural and plantation areas. Urban settings such as parks and gardens also serve as a habitat for the olive-backed Sunbird, as it has become accustomed to human presence and may even build nests in residential structures. Geographically, this bird can be located predominantly in lowland regions but is also found at elevations up to 1700 meters.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Distribution Area
The olive-backed sunbird is common across southern China and Southeast Asia to Queensland and the Solomon Islands.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Species
Olive-backed Sunbird 
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