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Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis)

Ruby-cheeked Sunbird

Chalcoparia singalensis

Least Concern

Overview

The ruby-cheeked sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis) is a species of sunbird in the family Nectariniidae. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. It inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Did you know?

The genus name Chalcoparia is derived from the Ancient Greek word khalkoparēos, meaning 'with cheeks of bronze'.

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