Malagasy Green Sunbird
Cinnyris notatus
The Malagasy Green Sunbird (Cinnyris notatus) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found in 3 countries, weighing about 15 g. The Malagasy green sunbird, also known as the long-billed green sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Malagasy Green Sunbird
The Malagasy green sunbird, also known as the long-billed green sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It has been placed in the genus Nectarinia. It is found in the Comoros and Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Malagasy Green Sunbird look like?
- The Malagasy green sunbird, also known as the long-billed green sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
- How big is a Malagasy Green Sunbird?
- The Malagasy Green Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 15 g.
- Where can you see a Malagasy Green Sunbird?
- The Malagasy Green Sunbird occurs in 3 countries, including Madagascar, the Comoros and Moldova.
- What birds look similar to a Malagasy Green Sunbird?
- The Malagasy Green Sunbird is most easily confused with the Superb Sunbird, the Superb Sunbird and the Eastern Double-collared Sunbird.
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