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C IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Passeriformes Nectariniidae

Ornate Sunbird

Cinnyris ornatus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
10–11.4 cm

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 94

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 94).

DEF 58

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 58).

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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: Oriental & Australasia: Southern China and Andaman Is. & Burma & Thailand & Indochina and Malay Pen. to Greater and Lesser Sundas Habitat:
8 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cinnyris ornatus andamanicus

    Andaman Is.

  • Cinnyris ornatus klossi

    Nicobar Is. (except Car Nicobar and Kondul Is.)

  • Cinnyris ornatus proselius

    Car Nicobar (n Nicobar Is.)

  • Cinnyris ornatus blanfordi

    Kondul (s Nicobar Is.)

  • Cinnyris ornatus flammaxillaris

    Myanmar, Thailand, c, s Indochina and n Malay Pen.

  • Cinnyris ornatus ornatus

    c, s Malay Pen., Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Bali and Lesser Sundas (except Sumba and Timor)

  • Cinnyris ornatus polyclystus

    Enggano (w of s Sumatra)

  • Cinnyris ornatus rhizophorae

    s, se China including Hainan, and n Vietnam

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cinnyris ornatus

Which family does it belong to?

Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: Southern China and Andaman Is. & Burma & Thailand & Indochina and Malay Pen. to Greater and Lesser Sundas

Sources & credits

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