Promerops cafer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:breeding_season August to January
gptkbp:call melodious and varied
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:color dark gray
long and curved
gptkbp:color_variation seasonal changes in plumage
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:black
brown and yellow plumage
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Cape_Sugarbird
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of the Cape region
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
gptkbp:egg_color white with speckles
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Promeropidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by Linnaeus in 1766
gptkbp:fledging_period 20-25 days
gptkbp:flight_style fast and agile
gptkbp:foraging_behavior nectar feeding
hovering and gleaning
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Promerops
gptkbp:habitat Fynbos
Fynbos vegetation
shrubland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Promerops cafer
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-16 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 20-25 cm
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration no
non-migratory
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:nest_location in shrubs or trees
gptkbp:nest_material plant fibers and feathers
gptkbp:nesting solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Promerops_gurneyi
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:social_structure loose flocks
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type long and forked
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive song
gptkbp:weight 30-50 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration long and pointed
gptkbp:wingspan 30-35 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cape_sugarbird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7