Nectarinia coccinigaster

Their flight is fast and direct on short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.

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

Nothing known about the Nectarinia coccinigaster

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Nectariniidae
Genus : Nectarinia
Species : coccinigaster
Authority : (Latham, 1801)