C IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Passeriformes Nectariniidae

Sahul Sunbird

Cinnyris frenatus

CIOC 9646

Sahul Sunbird

Cinnyris frenatus

Passeriformes · Nectariniidae

Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus).

ATK74

DEF46

9505 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 10–11.4 cm

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 74

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 74).

DEF 46

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 46).

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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: Australasia: Sulawesi and Northern Moluccas to New Guinea (except Northern) and satellites & Aru Is. (Southwestern of New Guinea) Northeastern QLD (far Northeastern Australia) & Bismarck Arch. and Northern & South-central Solomon Is. Habitat:

4 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Cinnyris frenatus plateni
Talaud Is. (ne of Sulawesi), Sulawesi and satellites
Cinnyris frenatus robustirostris
Banggai and Sula Is. (e of Sulawesi)
Cinnyris frenatus frenatus
Morotai to Obi (n Moluccas), New Guinea (except n) and satellites (except Trobriand, Woodlark and Louisiade is., se of se New Guinea), Aru Is. (sw of New Guinea) and ne QLD (far ne Australia)
Cinnyris frenatus flavigastra
Bismarck Arch. including Ninigo and Hermit is., and n, sc Solomon Is. to Guadalcanal and Malaita

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cinnyris frenatus

Which family does it belong to?

Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Sulawesi and Northern Moluccas to New Guinea (except Northern) and satellites & Aru Is. (Southwestern of New Guinea) Northeastern QLD (far Northeastern Australia) & Bismarck Arch. and Northern & South-central Solomon Is.