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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Nectariniidae

Scarlet-tufted Sunbird

Nectarinia johnstoni

Scarlet-tufted Sunbird · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
15.2 g
Diet
Nectar
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 60

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 60).

DEF 41

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 41).

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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: Eastern Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Nectarinia johnstoni johnstoni

    c, w Kenya and n Tanzania

  • Nectarinia johnstoni dartmouthi

    e DR Congo, sw Uganda and w Rwanda

  • Nectarinia johnstoni nyikensis

    s Tanzania, ne Zambia and n Malawi

  • Nectarinia johnstoni itombwensis

    Itombwe Mts. (e DR Congo)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Nectarinia johnstoni

Which family does it belong to?

Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Eastern

Sources & credits

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