Marico Sunbird
Cinnyris mariquensis
The Marico Sunbird (Cinnyris mariquensis) is a uncommon spiderhunters and sunbird found in 16 countries, weighing about 11 g. The Marico sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae, which is native to woodlands of the eastern and southern Afrotropics.The bird is typically found in the southeast of the continent of Africa.
About the Marico Sunbird
The Marico sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae, which is native to woodlands of the eastern and southern Afrotropics.The bird is typically found in the southeast of the continent of Africa. It is of least concern on the IUCN Red List and has an unknown population size that has yet to be quantified. The Marico sunbird has conservation regions located all over its range, so it is unlikely to go extinct.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Marico Sunbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Marico Sunbird look like?
- The Marico sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae, which is native to woodlands of the eastern and southern Afrotropics.The bird is typically found in the southeast of the continent of Africa.
- How big is a Marico Sunbird?
- The Marico Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Marico Sunbird?
- The Marico Sunbird occurs in 16 countries, including South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Botswana and Uganda.
- What birds look similar to a Marico Sunbird?
- The Marico Sunbird is most easily confused with the Variable Sunbird, the Variable Sunbird and the Greater Double-collared Sunbird.
- Is the Marico Sunbird endangered?
- The Marico Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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