Nectarinia aethiops

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:color long and curved
gptkbp:color_scheme iridescent with contrasting colors
gptkbp:color_variation seasonal plumage changes
gptkbp:coloration curved beak
iridescent green and yellow
gptkbp:common_name Ethiopian Sunbird
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
gptkbp:distribution widespread in Africa
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:egg_laying 2-3 eggs per clutch
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nectariniidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 18-20 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior hovering and gleaning
nectarivorous feeding
gptkbp:genus Nectarinia
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
woodlands and gardens
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nectarinia aethiops
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-16 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in common in many areas
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 11-12 cm
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays and calls
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nest_material plant fibers and spider silk
gptkbp:nesting cup-shaped nests
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators snakes and larger birds
common by various species
gptkbp:research_status studied for ecology and behavior
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in pairs during breeding.
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:song melodious and varied
gptkbp:subspecies Nectarinia aethiops aethiops
Nectarinia aethiops johnstoni
Nectarinia aethiops schalowi
Nectarinia aethiops tephrocephala
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:territory 0.5 to 1 hectare
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:weight 8-10 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration pointed wings
gptkbp:wingspan 15-20 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nectariniidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6