Nectarinia
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Nectarinia is a genus
of bird
in the sunbird family
, Nectariniidae
. What species
belong to it has been highly contentious for many decades. Towards the late 20th century, the dominant trend was to use it to group all "typical" sunbirds. More recently it has been split up into many genera, but this move has not yet found widespread application. For one thing, most field guide
s and similar works either directly or indirectly refer to the old taxonomy
. Moreover, though by and large the splitup seems well justified, not all of the new and re-validated genera may be valid.
Also sometimes included here is the Orange-breasted Sunbird
(Anthobaphes violacea).
Sometimes placed in Leptocoma
(which in turn is sometimes merged into Nectarinia):
"Nectarinia aspasia", the Black Sunbird
, is now known as Leptocoma sericea.
Split off as Anabathmis
Split off as Chalcomitra
Split off as Cinnyris
Split off as Cyanomitra
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of bird
Bird
Birds are feathered, winged, bipedal, endothermic , egg-laying, vertebrate animals. Around 10,000 living species and 188 families makes them the most speciose class of tetrapod vertebrates. They inhabit ecosystems across the globe, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Extant birds range in size from...
in the sunbird family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
, Nectariniidae
Sunbird
The sunbirds and spiderhunters are a family, Nectariniidae, of very small passerine birds. There are 132 species in 15 genera. The family is distributed throughout Africa, southern Asia and just reaches northern Australia. Most sunbirds feed largely on nectar, but also take insects and spiders,...
. What species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
belong to it has been highly contentious for many decades. Towards the late 20th century, the dominant trend was to use it to group all "typical" sunbirds. More recently it has been split up into many genera, but this move has not yet found widespread application. For one thing, most field guide
Field guide
A field guide is a book designed to help the reader identify wildlife or other objects of natural occurrence . It is generally designed to be brought into the 'field' or local area where such objects exist to help distinguish between similar objects...
s and similar works either directly or indirectly refer to the old taxonomy
Taxonomy
Taxonomy is the science of identifying and naming species, and arranging them into a classification. The field of taxonomy, sometimes referred to as "biological taxonomy", revolves around the description and use of taxonomic units, known as taxa...
. Moreover, though by and large the splitup seems well justified, not all of the new and re-validated genera may be valid.
Nectarinia sensu stricto
contains only the following species:- Bocage's SunbirdBocage's SunbirdThe Bocage's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia bocagii - Purple-breasted SunbirdPurple-breasted SunbirdThe Purple-breasted Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.-References:...
, Nectarinia purpureiventris - Tacazze SunbirdTacazze SunbirdThe Tacazze Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia tacazze - Bronze SunbirdBronze SunbirdThe Bronze Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe....
, Nectarinia kilimensis - Golden-winged SunbirdGolden-winged SunbirdThe Golden-winged Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Drepanorhynchus....
, Nectarinia reichenowi - Red-tufted SunbirdRed-tufted SunbirdThe Red-tufted Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.-References:...
, Nectarinia johnstoni - Malachite SunbirdMalachite SunbirdThe Malachite Sunbird, Nectarinia famosa is a small nectivorous bird found in the southern part of the Southern African region.- Taxonomy :...
, Nectarinia famosa
Also sometimes included here is the Orange-breasted Sunbird
Orange-breasted Sunbird
The Orange-breasted Sunbird, Anthobaphes violacea, is the only member of the bird genus Anthobaphes although it is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia...
(Anthobaphes violacea).
Sometimes placed in LeptocomaLeptocomaLeptocoma is a genus of sunbirds found from tropical South Asia to Papua New Guinea. Its members are sometimes included in NectariniaThe sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young....
(which in turn is sometimes merged into Nectarinia):
- Copper-throated SunbirdCopper-throated SunbirdThe Copper-throated Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam....
, Nectarinia calcostetha - Purple-throated SunbirdPurple-throated SunbirdThe Purple-throated Sunbird , also known as Van Hasselt's Sunbird, is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family...
, Nectarinia sperata
"Nectarinia aspasia", the Black Sunbird
Black Sunbird
The Black Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea....
, is now known as Leptocoma sericea.
Split off as AnabathmisAnabathmisAnabathmis is a genus of African sunbirds. Its members are sometimes included in Nectarinia. Two species are endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe.Its members are:* Reichenbach's Sunbird, Anabathmis reichenbachii...
- Reichenbach's SunbirdReichenbach's SunbirdThe Reichenbach's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . ...
, Nectarinia reichenbachii - Principe SunbirdPríncipe SunbirdThe Príncipe Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia hartlaubii - Newton's SunbirdNewton's SunbirdThe Newton's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. It is one of the smallest sunbirds....
, Nectarinia newtonii
Split off as ChalcomitraChalcomitraChalcomitra is a genus of African sunbirds. Its members are sometimes included in NectariniaThe sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short...
- Buff-throated SunbirdBuff-throated SunbirdThe Buff-throated Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.-References:...
, Nectarinia adelberti - Carmelite SunbirdCarmelite SunbirdThe Carmelite Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. ...
, Nectarinia fuliginosa - Green-throated SunbirdGreen-throated SunbirdThe Green-throated Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and...
, Nectarinia rubescens - Amethyst SunbirdAmethyst SunbirdThe Amethyst Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and...
, Nectarinia amethystina - Scarlet-chested SunbirdScarlet-chested SunbirdThe Scarlet-chested Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya,...
, Nectarinia senegalensis - Hunter's SunbirdHunter's SunbirdHunter's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia hunteri - Socotra SunbirdSocotra SunbirdThe Socotra Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is endemic to Socotra.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat...
, Nectarinia balfouri
Split off as CinnyrisCinnyrisCinnyris is a genus of sunbirds. Its members are sometimes included in NectariniaThe sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings...
- Olive-bellied SunbirdOlive-bellied SunbirdThe Olive-bellied Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,...
, Nectarinia chloropygia - Tiny SunbirdTiny SunbirdThe Tiny Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.-References:* BirdLife...
, Nectarinia minulla - Miombo Sunbird, Nectarinia manoensis
- Southern Double-collared SunbirdSouthern Double-collared SunbirdThe Southern Double-collared Sunbird or Lesser Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris chalybeus , is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern South Africa. It is mainly resident, but partially migratory in the north-east of its range.-Habitat:This sunbird is common in gardens, fynbos, forests and...
, Nectarinia chalybeus - Neergaard's SunbirdNeergaard's SunbirdThe Neergaard's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Mozambique and South Africa.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Nectarinia neergaardi - Stuhlmann's Sunbird, Nectarinia stuhlmanni - sometimes included in C./N. afer
- Prigogine's Sunbird, Nectarinia prigoginei - sometimes included in C./N. afer
- Montane Double-collared SunbirdMontane Double-collared SunbirdThe Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird or Montane Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris ludovicensis , is a small passerine bird which breeds in forested mountains above 1800 m in western Angola....
, Nectarinia ludovicensis - Northern Double-collared SunbirdNorthern Double-collared SunbirdThe Northern Double-collared Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Uganda.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . ...
, Nectarinia preussi - Greater Double-collared SunbirdGreater Double-collared SunbirdThe Greater Double-collared Sunbird , is a small bird in the sunbird family.-Taxonomy:The subspecies C. a. stuhlmanni and C. a...
, Nectarinia afer - Regal SunbirdRegal SunbirdThe Regal Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:...
, Nectarinia regia - Rockefeller's SunbirdRockefeller's SunbirdThe Rockefeller's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, possibly Burundi, and possibly Rwanda....
, Nectarinia rockefelleri - Eastern Double-collared SunbirdEastern Double-collared SunbirdThe Eastern Double-collared Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.-References:...
, Nectarinia mediocris - Moreau's SunbirdMoreau's SunbirdThe Moreau's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Nectarinia moreaui - Beautiful SunbirdBeautiful SunbirdThe Beautiful Sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella , is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings...
, Nectarinia pulchellus - Loveridge's SunbirdLoveridge's SunbirdThe Loveridge's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Nectarinia loveridgei - Mariqua SunbirdMariqua SunbirdThe Mariqua Sunbird or Marico Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.-References:* BirdLife...
, Nectarinia mariquensis - Shelley's SunbirdShelley's SunbirdThe Shelley's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The species is named after George Ernest Shelley....
, Nectarinia shelleyi - Congo SunbirdCongo SunbirdThe Congo Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia congensis - Red-chested SunbirdRed-chested SunbirdThe Red-chested Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:...
, Nectarinia erythrocerca - Black-bellied SunbirdBlack-bellied SunbirdThe Black-bellied Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. At an average weight of around 5 grams, this is the smallest known species of sunbird....
, Nectarinia nectarinioides - Purple-banded SunbirdPurple-banded SunbirdThe Purple-banded Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family....
, Nectarinia bifasciata - Tsavo SunbirdTsavo SunbirdThe Tsavo Sunbird, Nectarinia tsavoensis, is a small passerine bird of Kenya and Tanzania. It is sometimes lumped with the Purple-banded Sunbird.-Range and habitat:...
, Nectarinia tsavoensis - sometimes included in C. bifasciatus/N. bifasciata - Violet-breasted SunbirdViolet-breasted SunbirdThe Violet-breasted Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Kenya and Somalia.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia chalcomelas - Pemba SunbirdPemba SunbirdThe Pemba Sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family. It is endemic to Pemba Island, in Tanzania.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia pembae - Orange-tufted SunbirdOrange-tufted SunbirdThe Orange-tufted Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . ...
, Nectarinia bouvieri - Palestine SunbirdPalestine SunbirdThe Palestine Sunbird or Northern Orange-tufted Sunbird is a small passerine bird of the sunbird family which is found in parts of the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa...
, Nectarinia oseus - Shining SunbirdShining SunbirdThe Shining Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, and Yemen.-References:...
, Nectarinia habessinica - Splendid SunbirdSplendid SunbirdThe Splendid Sunbird, Cinnyris coccinigaster , is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young.Their flight is fast and direct on short wings...
, Nectarinia coccinigaster - Johanna's SunbirdJohanna's SunbirdThe Johanna's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and...
, Nectarinia johannae - Superb SunbirdSuperb SunbirdThe Superb Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra...
, Nectarinia superba - Rufous-winged SunbirdRufous-winged SunbirdThe Rufous-winged Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Nectarinia rufipennis - Oustalet's SunbirdOustalet's SunbirdThe Oustalet's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia oustaleti - White-breasted SunbirdWhite-breasted SunbirdThe White-breasted Sunbird , also known as the White-bellied Sunbird, is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family....
, Nectarinia talatala - Variable SunbirdVariable SunbirdThe Variable Sunbird, Cinnyris venustus , is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings...
, Nectarinia venustus - Dusky SunbirdDusky SunbirdThe Dusky Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.-References:...
, Nectarinia fusca - Ursula's SunbirdUrsula's SunbirdUrsula's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss....
, Nectarinia ursulae - Bates' Sunbird, Nectarinia batesi
- Copper SunbirdCopper SunbirdThe Copper Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,...
, Nectarinia cuprea - Purple SunbirdPurple SunbirdThe Purple Sunbird is a small sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. They have a fast and direct flight and can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but often perch at the base of flowers...
, Nectarinia asiaticus - Olive-backed SunbirdOlive-backed SunbirdThe Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis, also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, is a species of sunbird found from Southern Asia to Australia....
, Nectarinia jugularis - Apricot-breasted SunbirdApricot-breasted SunbirdThe Apricot-breasted Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes....
, Nectarinia buettikoferi - Flame-breasted SunbirdFlame-breasted SunbirdThe Flame-breasted Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Indonesia and East Timor.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
, Nectarinia solaris - Souimanga SunbirdSouimanga SunbirdThe Souimanga Sunbird is a small passerine bird of the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. It is native to the islands of the western Indian Ocean where it occurs on Madagascar, the Aldabra Group and the Glorioso Islands....
, Nectarinia sovimanga - Seychelles SunbirdSeychelles SunbirdThe Seychelles Sunbird is a small passerine from the family of sunbirds. It is named after the French explorer Jean-Jacques Dussumier. It is native to the Seychelles, where it is known as kolibri in Seychellois Creole. This bird is variously placed in the Cinnyris genus.- Description :It can reach...
, Nectarinia dussumieri - Madagascar Sunbird, Nectarinia notata
- Humblot's SunbirdHumblot's SunbirdThe Humblot's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to the islands of Grand Comoro and Mohéli in the Comoros....
, Nectarinia humbloti - Anjouan SunbirdAnjouan SunbirdThe Anjouan Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to Anjouan island in the Comoros....
, Nectarinia comorensis - Mayotte SunbirdMayotte SunbirdThe Mayotte Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is endemic to Mayotte and surrounding islets in the southeastern Comoros.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
, Nectarinia coquerellii - Long-billed Sunbird, Nectarinia lotenius
Split off as CyanomitraCyanomitraCyanomitra is a genus of African sunbirds. Its members are sometimes included in NectariniaThe sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings...
- Green-headed SunbirdGreen-headed SunbirdThe Green-headed Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,...
, Nectarinia verticalis - Blue-throated Brown SunbirdBlue-throated Brown SunbirdThe Blue-throated Brown Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone,...
, Nectarinia cyanolaema - Blue-headed SunbirdBlue-headed SunbirdThe Blue-headed Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia alinae - Cameroon SunbirdCameroon SunbirdThe Cameroon Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia oritis - Bannerman's SunbirdBannerman's SunbirdThe Bannerman's Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
, Nectarinia bannermani - Eastern Olive Sunbird, Nectarinia olivacea
- Western Olive Sunbird, Nectarinia obscura - recently split from C./N. obscura
- Mouse-coloured SunbirdMouse-coloured SunbirdThe Grey Sunbird or Mouse-coloured Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania.-References:...
, Nectarinia veroxii
Split off as Dreptes
- Sao Tome Sunbird, Nectarinia thomensis