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Purple Sunbird

Cinnyris asiaticus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Nectariniidae
Genus
Cinnyris
Species
Cinnyris asiaticus (Purple Sunbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキタイヨウチョウ
Chinese 紫色花蜜鸟
Spanish Suimanga Asiático
French Souimanga asiatique
German Purpurnektarvogel
Portuguese beija-flor-púrpura
Russian Пурпуровая нектарница
Arabic تمير أرجوان
Thai นกกินปลีดำม่วง

Similar Species in Cinnyris

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Beautiful Sunbird
Cinnyris pulchellus
Least Concern
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Shelley's Sunbird
Cinnyris shelleyi
Least Concern
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Greater Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris afer
Least Concern
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Humblot's Sunbird
Cinnyris humbloti
Least Concern
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Forest Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris fuelleborni
Least Concern
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Tsavo Sunbird
Cinnyris tsavoensis
Least Concern
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Long-billed Sunbird
Cinnyris lotenius
Least Concern
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Anjouan Sunbird
Cinnyris comorensis
Least Concern
View all species in Cinnyris →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Sunbird?
The scientific name of Purple Sunbird is Cinnyris asiaticus. It belongs to the genus Cinnyris.
What is the conservation status of Purple Sunbird?
Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purple Sunbird live?
Purple Sunbird is found in Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.. Countries include Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Purple Sunbird belong to?
Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) belongs to the genus Cinnyris, which is part of the taxonomic family Nectariniidae.
Is Purple Sunbird endangered?
No, Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Purple Sunbird belong to?
Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Sunbird?
The closest relatives of Purple Sunbird in the genus Cinnyris include Beautiful Sunbird, Shelley's Sunbird, Greater Double-collared Sunbird, Humblot's Sunbird, Forest Double-collared Sunbird.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cinnyris — 20 Species

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Beautiful Sunbird
Cinnyris pulchellus
LC 🐾
Shelley's Sunbird
Cinnyris shelleyi
LC 🐾
Greater Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris afer
LC 🐾
Humblot's Sunbird
Cinnyris humbloti
LC 🐾
Forest Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris fuelleborni
LC 🐾
Tsavo Sunbird
Cinnyris tsavoensis
LC 🐾
Long-billed Sunbird
Cinnyris lotenius
LC 🐾
Loveridge's Sunbird
Cinnyris loveridgei
EN 🐾
Madagascar Sunbird
Cinnyris notatus
LC 🐾
Congo Sunbird
Cinnyris congensis
LC 🐾
Mayotte Sunbird
Cinnyris coquerellii
LC 🐾
Miombo Sunbird
Cinnyris manoensis
LC 🐾
Moreau's Sunbird
Cinnyris moreaui
NT 🐾
Shining Sunbird
Cinnyris habessinicus
LC 🐾
Neergaard's Sunbird
Cinnyris neergaardi
NT 🐾
Northern Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris reichenowi
LC 🐾
Olive-backed Sunbird
Cinnyris jugularis
LC 🐾
Orange-tufted Sunbird
Cinnyris bouvieri
LC 🐾
Oustalet's Sunbird
Cinnyris oustaleti
LC 🐾
Anjouan Sunbird
Cinnyris comorensis
LC
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