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Arabian Sunbird

Cinnyris hellmayri

Least ConcernOmnivoreShrublandDomed nestTiny · 10 g
Arabian Sunbird (Cinnyris hellmayri), photo 1
Photo: Zieger M · CC0
Arabian Sunbird (Cinnyris hellmayri), photo 2
Photo: Hobbyfotowiki · CC0
Arabian Sunbird (Cinnyris hellmayri), photo 3
Photo: Hobbyfotowiki · CC0

About the Arabian Sunbird

The Arabian sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where the Arabian Sunbird lives

Regular range
Oman Saudi Arabia Yemen

When to see the Arabian Sunbird

Peak activity in November · a winter visitor species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Seychelles Sunbird (Cinnyris dussumieri) Seychelles SunbirdCinnyris dussumieriIt can reach a length from eleven to twelve centimetres. Seychelles Sunbird (Cinnyris dussumieri) Seychelles SunbirdCinnyris dussumieriIt can reach a length from eleven to twelve centimetres. Tiny Sunbird (Cinnyris minullus) Tiny SunbirdCinnyris minullusThe tiny sunbird is the smallest species in the genus.

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