Nile Valley Sunbird
A species of Short-billed Sunbirds Scientific name : Hedydipna metallica Genus : Short-billed Sunbirds
Nile Valley Sunbird, A species of Short-billed Sunbirds
Botanical name: Hedydipna metallica
Genus: Short-billed Sunbirds
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Description
The Nile Valley sunbird (Hedydipna metallica) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen. In February, the male Nile Valley sunbird assumes his nuptial plumage which he displays in flamboyant fashion. In winter both sexes look alike, tiny, only 9 to 10 cm long, pale grey above and washed-out yellow below, with a long, slender and slightly down-curved bill. By February the male is transformed into a glossy green extrovert with a brilliant sulfur-yellow belly and long tail streamers that add about an extra five centimetres to his length. Once transformed, he will be puffing up and parading his newfound finery and courting his duller mate. The display includes a hovering, accompanied by body rocking and wing-whirring. 
Size
9 - 17 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Nile Valley Sunbird feeds primarily on nectar, especially from flowers like oleander and mistletoes, and insects. These birds forage in pairs or groups, using leaf-gleaning and hawking techniques to catch insects.
Habitat
The nile Valley Sunbird typically inhabits regions characterized by arid scrub landscapes and cultivated gardens that benefit from irrigation. These birds are known to thrive across a variety of general arid environments provided they have access to such watered areas.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Short-billed Sunbirds Species
Nile Valley Sunbird 
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