Johanna's Sunbird
Cinnyris johannae
The Johanna's Sunbird (Cinnyris johannae) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found in 12 countries, weighing about 13 g. Johanna's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Johanna's Sunbird
Johanna's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is widely spread across the African tropical rainforest. It is named after Johanna Verreaux, wife of French naturalist Édouard Verreaux.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Johanna's Sunbird look like?
- Johanna's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
- How big is a Johanna's Sunbird?
- The Johanna's Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Johanna's Sunbird?
- The Johanna's Sunbird occurs in 12 countries, including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Gabon and Sierra Leone.
- What birds look similar to a Johanna's Sunbird?
- The Johanna's Sunbird is most easily confused with the Tiny Sunbird, the Seychelles Sunbird and the Seychelles Sunbird.
- Is the Johanna's Sunbird endangered?
- The Johanna's Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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