Listen to the Amethyst sunbird
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About the Amethyst sunbird
The Amethyst sunbird is a bird in the family Nectariniidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.
What does the Amethyst sunbird sound like?
Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.
From Wikipedia
The amethyst sunbird, also called the black sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina), is a species of passerine bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Afrotropics, mostly south of the equator. They are commonly found in well-watered habitats, and undertake seasonal movements to visit flowering woodlands. The demise of some woodlands have impacted their numbers locally, but their range has also expanded along with the spread of wooded gardens.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an Amethyst sunbird sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Amethyst sunbird on this page. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.
Is the Amethyst sunbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Amethyst sunbird as “least concern”.
What family does the Amethyst sunbird belong to?
The Amethyst sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina) belongs to the family Nectariniidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Amethyst Sunbird (Nectarinia amethystina) (W1CDR0000988 BD12) – CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q1923701 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Amethyst sunbird – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Mikegoulding – CC BY 3.0