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Mayotte Sunbird

Cinnyris coquerellii

Least ConcernEndemicOmnivoreShrublandDomed nestTiny · 8 g
Mayotte Sunbird (Cinnyris coquerellii), photo 1
Photo: Charlène Selva · CC BY 4.0
Mayotte Sunbird (Cinnyris coquerellii), photo 2
Photo: Charlène Selva · CC BY 4.0
Mayotte Sunbird (Cinnyris coquerellii), photo 3
Photo: (c) Charlène Selva, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

About the Mayotte Sunbird

The Mayotte sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Mayotte and surrounding islets in the southeastern Comoros. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Where the Mayotte Sunbird lives

Regular range
Mayotte

When to see the Mayotte Sunbird

Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Bates's Sunbird (Cinnyris batesi) Bates's SunbirdCinnyris batesiBates's sunbird is a very small dull green sunbird with a short, decurved bill a short tail and a yellowish belly. Bates's Sunbird (Cinnyris batesi) Bates's SunbirdCinnyris batesiBates's sunbird is a very small dull green sunbird with a short, decurved bill a short tail and a yellowish belly. Ludwig's Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris ludovicensis) Ludwig's Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris ludovicensisThe sunbird is a medium-size species.

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