Black Sunbird

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:behavior aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:breeding_range varies across Africa
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:call musical notes
gptkbp:clutch_size 2-3 eggs
gptkbp:color juveniles are brownish
gptkbp:color_scheme iridescent plumage
gptkbp:coloration males are more colorful than females
long and curved
iridescent black and green
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nectariniidae
gptkbp:feeding_range extends to various flowering plants.
gptkbp:fledging_period 18-20 days
gptkbp:flight_style fast and agile
gptkbp:foraging_behavior hovering and perching
probing flowers with long bill
gptkbp:genus Nectarinia
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical forests
dense foliage
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers flowering plants
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black Sunbird
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-16 days
gptkbp:length 12-14 cm
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
aerial displays by males
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:mimicry can mimic other bird calls
gptkbp:nest_location usually in shrubs or trees
gptkbp:nest_material plant fibers and spider silk
gptkbp:nesting cup-shaped nests
gptkbp:photography popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:predators larger birds and snakes
gptkbp:related_species Olive Sunbird
gptkbp:research_interest studied for pollination behavior
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:species Nectarinia amethystina
gptkbp:subspecies Nectarinia amethystina amethystina
Nectarinia amethystina purpureiventris
Nectarinia amethystina zanzibarica
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization produces a variety of sounds
gptkbp:weight 8-12 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration long and pointed
gptkbp:wingspan 15-20 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chalcomitra_fuliginosa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7