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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Nectariniidae

Abyssinian Sunbird

Cinnyris habessinicus

Abyssinian Sunbird · BirdGacha

9489 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
9.5 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 66

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 66).

DEF 49

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 49).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Northeastern & Eastern & also Southern Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cinnyris habessinicus habessinicus

    ne Sudan, Eritrea and n, c Ethiopia

  • Cinnyris habessinicus alter

    e Ethiopia and n Somalia

  • Cinnyris habessinicus turkanae

    se Sudan, s Ethiopia, s Somalia, n Kenya and ne Uganda

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cinnyris habessinicus

Which family does it belong to?

Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Northeastern & Eastern & also Southern

Sources & credits

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