Mariqua Sunbird
A species of Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies Scientific name : Cinnyris mariquensis Genus : Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
Mariqua Sunbird, A species of Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
Botanical name: Cinnyris mariquensis
Genus: Double-collared Sunbirds and Allies
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Description General Info
Description
The Marico sunbird (Cinnyris mariquensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae, which is native to woodlands of the eastern and southern Afrotropics.The bird is typically found in the southeast of the continent of Africa. It is of least concern on the IUCN Red List and has an unknown population size that has yet to be quantified. The Marico sunbird has conservation regions located all over its range, so it is unlikely to go extinct.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Mariqua Sunbird predominantly consumes nectar, supplemented by various insects and spiders. It commonly forages alone or in pairs, using methods like leaf-gleaning and aerial hunting. Mariqua Sunbird favors flowers from specific genera and mistletoes, showing unique floral preferences.
Habitat
The mariqua Sunbird primarily dwells in dry acacia savannas and at the peripheries of riverine and swamp-fringing forests. Its habitat also extends to manicured gardens and areas characterized by moist woodlands across broader sub-Saharan regions.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Species
Mariqua Sunbird