Cinnyris fuscus Vieillot, 1819 is a animal in the Nectariniidae family, order Passeriformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Cinnyris fuscus Vieillot, 1819

Cinnyris fuscus Vieillot, 1819

Cinnyris fuscus, the dusky sunbird, is a relatively dull Nectariniidae bird found in southern African arid habitats.

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Family
Genus
Cinnyris
Order
Passeriformes
Class
Aves

About Cinnyris fuscus Vieillot, 1819

The dusky sunbird, with the scientific name Cinnyris fuscus Vieillot, 1819, is a species of bird that belongs to the Nectariniidae family. It is a relatively dull-colored sunbird, and it inhabits arid savannas, thickets, and shrublands—including the Karoo. This species occurs naturally in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Photo: (c) Rogério Ferreira, all rights reserved, uploaded by Rogério Ferreira

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Passeriformes Nectariniidae Cinnyris

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