Abyssinian Sunbird
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    Abyssinian Sunbird

    Cinnyris habessinicus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0096 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The Abyssinian sunbird, formerly the shining sunbird, is a species of passerine bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae. The Arabian sunbird was formerly treated as a subspecies.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Abyssinian Sunbird. Sightings recorded in 5 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Awash National ParkCentral Rift Valley & Awash, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Melka Sadi Controlled Hunting AreaCentral Rift Valley & Awash, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Proposed Hallaydeghe Asebot National ParkAfar & Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
    Rare
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