Ruby-cheeked sunbird facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ruby-cheeked sunbird |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Nectariniidae |
| Genus: | Chalcoparia Cabanis, 1851 |
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C. singalensis
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| Chalcoparia singalensis (Gmelin, JF, 1789)
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The ruby-cheeked sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis) is a small, colorful bird that belongs to the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. These birds are known for their bright feathers and their love for nectar, much like hummingbirds. The male ruby-cheeked sunbird has a special reddish patch on its cheeks, which gives it its name.
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About the Ruby-Cheeked Sunbird
The ruby-cheeked sunbird is a fascinating bird found across many parts of Asia. It's the only species in its group, called the genus Chalcoparia. This bird is quite small, but its vibrant colors make it stand out in the forests and gardens where it lives.
What Does Its Name Mean?
The scientific name for this bird is Chalcoparia singalensis. The first part, Chalcoparia, comes from an ancient Greek word that means "with cheeks of bronze." This perfectly describes the shiny, metallic look of the male bird's cheek patches. The second part, singalensis, refers to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), which was mistakenly thought to be where the bird first came from.
Where Do Ruby-Cheeked Sunbirds Live?
These beautiful birds can be found in many countries across Southeast Asia. Their home range includes places like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What Kind of Places Do They Like?
Ruby-cheeked sunbirds prefer to live in different types of forests. You can find them in:
- Warm, wet lowland forests
- Mangrove forests near the coast
- Moist mountain forests
They like places where there are plenty of flowers to get nectar from and trees for shelter.
Images for kids
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Male Ruby-cheeked Sunbird
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Female Ruby-cheeked Sunbird
 | Selma Burke |
 | Pauline Powell Burns |
 | Frederick J. Brown |
 | Robert Blackburn |
