Nile Valley Sunbird
Hedydipna metallica
The Nile Valley Sunbird (Hedydipna metallica) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found in 9 countries, weighing about 7 g. The Nile Valley sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Nile Valley Sunbird
The Nile Valley sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Nile Valley Sunbird look like?
- The Nile Valley sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
- How big is a Nile Valley Sunbird?
- The Nile Valley Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a Nile Valley Sunbird?
- The Nile Valley Sunbird occurs in 9 countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Oman and Djibouti.
- What birds look similar to a Nile Valley Sunbird?
- The Nile Valley Sunbird is most easily confused with the Pygmy Sunbird, the Amani Sunbird and the Collared Sunbird.
- Is the Nile Valley Sunbird endangered?
- The Nile Valley Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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