Dusky Sunbird

The Dusky Sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

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

The Dusky Sunbird (Nectarinia fusca) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland (e.g. Karoo) in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Nectarinia fusca. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. Stub icon This Nectariniidae-related article is a stub. More

Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus). Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink ) view profile Guernsey Kestrel says: Thanks, South African Nature, for identifying this. Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink ) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). Guest Passes let you share your photos that aren't public. More

Distribution of Dusky sunbird in southern Africa, based on statistical smoothing of the records from first SA Bird Atlas Project (© Animal Demography unit, University of Cape Town; smoothing by Birgit Erni and Francesca Little). Colours range from dark blue (most common) through to yellow (least common). See here for the latest distribution from the SABAP2. Food It mainly eats nectar supplemented with arthropods, hawking insects aerially and gleaning prey from foliage and spider webs. More

Dusky Sunbird - Cinnyris fuscus Souimanga fuligineux = Souimanga fuligineux Comment : Endemic to SW Africa, it is a common species. They live in arid savannahs, acacia thickets and Karoo scrub. Endémique du sud ouest de l'Afrique, c'est une espèce commune vivant dans les savanes arides, les bosquets d'acacias et les broussailles du Karoo. More

* Dusky Sunbird, Cinnyris fuscus * Ursula's Sunbird, Cinnyris ursulae * Bates' Sunbird, Cinnyris batesi * Copper Sunbird, Cinnyris cupreus * Purple Sunbird, Cinnyris asiaticus * Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis * Apricot-breasted Sunbird, Cinnyris buettikoferi More

Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) = Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) by Jo Mur.Male in non-breeding plumage. Seen on the walkway at the main falls in the Augrabies National Park. To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). More

Dusky Sunbird - Cinnyris fuscus Souimanga fuligineux = Souimanga fuligineux Comment : sub adult. Augrabies National Park. Afrique du Sud. août 2005. More

Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) = French: Souimanga fuligineux German: Rußnektarvogel Spanish: Suimanga Oscuro Other common names: White-vented Sunbird, Namaqua Sunbird Taxonomy: Cinnyris fuscus Vieillot, 1819, Great Namaqualand, Namibia. Genus often subsumed in Nectarinia. Has been thought to form a superspecies with C. cupreus. Two subspecies recognized. More

Dusky Sunbird, Cinnyris fuscus Nectariniidae (SUNBIRDS & SPIDERHUNTERS) Dusky Sunbird, Cinnyris fuscus This photo was taken in: Namibia This photo was taken with: Canon D60 + x2 + 50-200 zoom The photo was taken by: Steve Cook , Birdtours.co. More

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Stamps showing Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus Distribution map for Dusky Sunbird, range 212.050 Dusky Sunbird IOC v2.4: 8892 Links will open countrypage in new window - Namibia 14.04. More

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Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus = Etosha National Park, Namibia - Jul, 2004 More

Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) Namibia has produced some fine bird stamps since its first set only 11 years ago. The series continues with this fine set showing some of the country's Sunbirds, including one new species for my collection: Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus). Strangely, Namibia Post has chosen to place its name three times in very small print close to the male of each species. More

Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus = Described by: Vieillot (1819) Alternate common name(s): White-vented Sunbird Old scientific name(s): Nectarinia fusca Photographs Etosha National Park, Namibia - Jul, 2004 More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Nectariniidae
Genus : Nectarinia
Species : fusca
Authority : (Vieillot, 1819)