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| − | [http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=100205 Steve_G's thread]on the Amani Sunbird in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. | + | [http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=100205 Steve_G's thread] on the Amani Sunbird in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. |
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Revision as of 05:31, 2 November 2007
- Hedydipna pallidigaster
Anthreptes pallidigaster
Identification
Length 9 cm. Male: Upperparts, head, throat and breast are iridescent green, and the belly, flanks and vent are white; it has red pectoral tufts. Female: Greyish.
Distribution
Extremely limited range in Kenya (Arabuko-Sokoke Forest) and Tanzania (East Usambara and Udzungwa Mountains).
Taxonomy
This is one of the four Sunbirds that have recently been moved to the genus Hedydipna from the genus Anthreptes.
Hedydipna pallidigaster is monotypic.
Habitat
Forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered in the 2007 IUCN Red List due to deforestation within its limited range.
Behaviour
Feeds on nectar and arthropods.
Bird Song
References
BirdLife International (2007) Species factsheet: Anthreptes pallidigaster. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/10/2007
Lepage D. 2007. Avibase. Search for "Hedydipna pallidigaster" downloaded 25 October 2007.
External Links
Steve_G's thread on the Amani Sunbird in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.
