Green Sunbird

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage bright and colorful
duller than adults
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous
gptkbp:breeding_range varies by subspecies
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:color gptkb:green
gptkbp:color_variation seasonal changes
gptkbp:coloration iridescent plumage
long and slender
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:ecological_role pollinator
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nectariniidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:John_Cassin
gptkbp:fledging_period 15 to 20 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior nectar extraction
hovering and perching
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Chalcomitra
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference edge of forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Green Sunbird
gptkbp:human_interaction generally tolerant
gptkbp:incubation_period 14 to 16 days
gptkbp:length 11 to 12 cm
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration resident in some areas
not migratory in all regions
gptkbp:nest_location suspended in foliage
gptkbp:nest_material plant fibers and spider silk
gptkbp:nesting in trees
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators snakes and birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species Olive Sunbird
gptkbp:social_structure loose flocks outside breeding season
gptkbp:song melodious and varied
gptkbp:species gptkb:Chalcomitra_rubescens
gptkbp:subspecies Chalcomitra rubescens johnstoni
Chalcomitra rubescens rubescens
Chalcomitra rubescens tephrocephala
gptkbp:tail_length 4 to 5 cm
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization high-pitched calls
gptkbp:weight 8 to 10 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration pointed wings
15 to 20 cm
gptkbp:year 1859
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nectarinia_souimanga_chloropygia
gptkb:Nectarinia_viridis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7