2,665 observationsLeast Concern
Variable Sunbird
Cinnyris venustus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Nectariniidae ›Genus: Cinnyris
About
The variable sunbird (or yellow-bellied sunbird), Cinnyris venustus (formerly Nectarinia venusta), is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of 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. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Variable Sunbird is Cinnyris venustus.
- The Variable Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Variable Sunbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Variable Sunbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Variable Sunbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Variable Sunbird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Variable Sunbird belongs to the family Nectariniidae.
- Variable Sunbird belongs to the genus Cinnyris.