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Moreau's sunbird is a small species some 12 cm (5 in) long. The adult male has upper parts an iridescent bronzey-green, with a green rump and dark brown tail. The green throat is separated from the red to orange breast by a narrow blue band. The belly and sides of the breast are yellow. The eye is dark brown or black and the curved beak and legs are black. The adult female has upper parts olive green, with the feathers of crown and mantle fringed with metallic greenish-grey. The tail is dark brown with paler outer feathers.
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When to see the Moreau's Sunbird
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Where to see the Moreau's Sunbird
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About the Moreau's Sunbird
Moreau's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Kilolo District of Morogoro Region in Tanzania where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being "near-threatened".
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Easily confused with
Ursula's SunbirdCinnyris ursulaeUrsula's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae restricted to the continental and near-shore portions of the Cameroon line.
Ursula's SunbirdCinnyris ursulaeUrsula's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae restricted to the continental and near-shore portions of the Cameroon line.
Humblot's SunbirdCinnyris humblotiThe adult male Humblot's sunbird has green upperparts with a dark or gold gloss.
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