Palestine Sunbird

The 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. It is also known as Orange-tufted Sunbird, a name which is also used for the similar Orange-tufted Sunbird , found further south in Africa.

The Palestine Sunbird is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Male Palestine Sunbird in Kiryat Ono, Israel Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Nectariniidae Genus: Cinnyris Species: C. More

forest birds, but some, like the Palestine Sunbird (left) occur in patches of vegetation in the desert. Many species possess glittering iridescent colors. In this feature, plus their small size and their nectar feeding behavior, they recall the hummingbirds. Indeed, I tend to think of them as "Old Word hummers," although, of course, they are not related at all. Sunbirds will hover at flowers, but they don't fly backwards (as do hummingbirds) and in some respects they seem much simpler than hummingbirds. More

The Palestine Sunbird is 8 to 12 cm long with a wingspan of 14 to 16 cm. Males have an average weight of 7.6 g and females weigh around 6.8 g. The bill is fairly long, black and curves downwards. The plumage of breeding males is mostly dark but appears glossy blue or green in the light. There are orange tufts at the sides of the breast which are hard to see except at close range. Females and juveniles are grey-brown above with pale underparts. More

The Palestine Sunbird (Cinnyris oseus), also known as the 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. It is similar to the Orange-tufted Sunbird (Cinnyris bouvieri), found further south in Africa. It occurs in areas with high temperatures and dry climate from sea-level up to an altitude of 10,000 feet. More

Palestine Sunbird is the only representative of the family Nectariniidae that occurs in Israel. It is common is most climates in the country, and especially familiar around human settlements which have allowed this attractive species to expand as a result of the greater abundance of flowering plants. At Kibbutz Lotan two or three pairs are usually present within the residential area itself, with a further five to ten pairs present in the surrounding vicinity. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Palestine Sunbird is classed as ungraded: species which are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland (Note that rarity levels are currently applied nationally and may not reflect local variations in abundance. More

Palestine Sunbird, Cinnyris oseus Nectariniidae (SUNBIRDS & SPIDERHUNTERS) Palestine Sunbird, Cinnyris oseus This photo was taken in: Israel This photo was taken with: "Casio" QV-R4 digital camera Notes on this photo: This colibri comes every day to our balcony in Tel Aviv, being very fond of the rosemary flowers. More

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The Palestine Sunbird or Northern Orange-tufted Sunbird (Cinnyris oseus) is a small passerine bird of the sunbird family which is found in parts of the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. It is also known as Orange-tufted Sunbird, a name which is also used for the similar Orange-tufted Sunbird (Cinnyris bouvieri), found further south in Africa. More

I saw a Palestine Sunbird on my balcony today ;-) * Karin Kloosterman says: May 29, 2008 at 1:36 pm The hoopoe won! It’s now Israel’s official national bird and I am so happy. Karin Leave a comment! Click here to cancel reply » Add your comment below, or trackback from your own site. More

Palestine Sunbird Cinnyris oseus = Described by: Bonaparte (1856) Alternate common name(s): Northern Orange-tufted Sunbird Old scientific name(s): Cinnyris osea, Cinnyris osea, Nectarinia osea Photographs Nizzana, Israel - Mar 25, 2001 More

Palestine Sunbird - Cinnyris osea Souimanga de Palestine = Souimanga de Palestine Tropical Birds Coloring Book Gallery : © Hervé Michel Site web : oiseaux-nature. More

Palestine Sunbird (Cinnyris osea) = Date: 7 March 2010 Location: Zichron Ya'acov (Zichron Ya'acov, Israel) Trip: Israel, March 2010 Number observed: 2 Adult males: 1 Adult females: 1 See general information about Palestine Sunbird. More

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