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VUVulnerableEndemicOmnivore
ForestDomed nestSmall · 26 g
ForestDomed nestSmall · 26 g
When to see the Giant Sunbird
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is February, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Giant Sunbird
Regular range
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Giant Sunbird
The giant sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the only species in the genus Dreptes. It is endemic to the island of São Tomé, where it occurs in the central massif.
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Easily confused with
Ludwig's Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris ludovicensisThe sunbird is a medium-size species.
Anchieta's SunbirdAnthreptes anchietaeAnchieta's sunbird is a small bird, about 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 in) long and weighing around 8 grams (0.28 oz).
Shelley's SunbirdCinnyris shelleyiShelley's sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae.
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