Statements (99)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:birds
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| gptkbp:abilities |
Problem-solving skills observed
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Adapted to nectar feeding
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
Specialized for nectar feeding
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
Rapid wing beats during flight
Rapid wingbeats during flight |
| gptkbp:beak_adaptation |
Beaks adapted for nectar extraction
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Pollinators
Aggressive towards intruders Often seen in pairs or small groups |
| gptkbp:biodiversity |
Over 140 species worldwide
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| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
Monogamous
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Typically breed during the rainy season
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| gptkbp:captive_breeding |
Some species bred in captivity
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
Affected by climate change
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| gptkbp:clutch_size |
2 to 4 eggs
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| gptkbp:color |
Brightly colored plumage
Long, curved bill |
| gptkbp:color_scheme |
Diverse coloration patterns among species
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| gptkbp:color_variation |
Sexual dimorphism
Color variations among species |
| gptkbp:coloration |
Brighter than females
Attract mates Sexual dimorphism in coloration Brightly colored plumage Males often more colorful than females Long and curved beak More subdued colors |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Conservation programs in place for some species
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Varies by species
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Featured in folklore and art.
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Represented in art and literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of beauty in some cultures
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| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:Nectar
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| gptkbp:distribution |
Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands
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| gptkbp:egg_color |
White or pale blue
White or pale blue eggs |
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Nectariniidae
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| gptkbp:first_described_by |
By Carl Linnaeus in 1766
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| gptkbp:fledging_period |
About 2 weeks
Young are fed by both parents |
| gptkbp:food_options |
Feed on nectar from various flowers
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Sipping nectar
Visit many flowers Hovering while feeding Hovering and perching Forage in flowers |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Limited fossil evidence
Fossils date back to the Miocene |
| gptkbp:habitat |
Tropical and subtropical regions
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| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
Prefer flowering plants
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| gptkbp:has_family |
gptkb:Honeycreepers
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sunbirds
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| gptkbp:incubation_period |
Incubation period of about 10-14 days
About 12 to 14 days |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
Birdwatching communities
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 10 years in the wild
3-5 years in the wild |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
Elaborate courtship displays
Elaborate courtship rituals |
| gptkbp:migration |
Some species are migratory
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| gptkbp:mimicry |
Some species exhibit mimicry
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| gptkbp:nest_location |
In trees or shrubs
Nests built in shrubs or trees |
| gptkbp:nest_material |
Plant fibers and spider silk
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| gptkbp:nesting |
Cup-shaped nests
Construct nests using plant materials |
| gptkbp:notable_species |
Crimson sunbird
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| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Passeriformes
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| gptkbp:pollinators |
Important pollinators of flowers
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| gptkbp:predators |
Snakes, birds of prey
Snakes and larger birds |
| gptkbp:predominant_colors |
Green, yellow, red, and blue
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| gptkbp:related_species |
Spiderhunters
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Lay eggs
Lay eggs in nests |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
Subject of various ecological studies
Ecology and behavior studies |
| gptkbp:size |
Small to medium-sized
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
Often seen in pairs or small groups
Socially monogamous |
| gptkbp:song |
Melodious calls
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| gptkbp:species |
Olive-backed sunbird
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| gptkbp:subfamily |
gptkb:Nectariniinae
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| gptkbp:subgenres |
Includes several subfamilies
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| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
With flowering plants
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| gptkbp:tail_type |
Forked tail
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| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Defend feeding territories
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| gptkbp:territory |
Use calls to establish territory
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| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss and climate change
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| gptkbp:vocalization |
Melodious songs
Varied and complex sounds |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Threatened by deforestation
Popular among birdwatchers |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
Long and pointed wings
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| gptkbp:young |
Altricial chicks
Fledglings leave the nest after 2-3 weeks |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Wayanad_Wildlife_Sanctuary
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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