- Socotra Sunbird
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Socotra Sunbird Socotra Sunbird above, with Socotra Warbler Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Nectariniidae Genus: Nectarinia Species: N. balfouri Binomial name Nectarinia balfouri
(Sclater and Hartlaub, 1881)Synonyms - Chalcomitra balfouri
The Socotra Sunbird (Nectarinia balfouri) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is endemic to Socotra.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Nectarinia balfouri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007.
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