sunbirds

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nectariniidae
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:adaptation specialized for nectar feeding
gptkbp:aircraft_operated long and pointed wings
rapid wing beats during flight
gptkbp:behavior often found in pairs or small groups
engage in courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:clutch_size typically 2 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:color iridescent plumage
sexual dimorphism present
long and slender beak
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:distribution Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands
gptkbp:ecological_role important for plant reproduction
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nectariniidae
gptkbp:first_flight strong fliers
gptkbp:fledging_period 2 to 3 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior hovering while feeding
feed on nectar and insects
nectar robbing observed in some species
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical regions
prefer flowering plants
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sunbirds
gptkbp:incubation_period 10 to 14 days
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:mimicry some species exhibit mimicry behavior
gptkbp:nesting plant fibers and spider silk
build cup-shaped nests
often in shrubs or trees
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Purple_Sunbird
gptkb:Fork-tailed_Sunbird
gptkb:Crimson_Sunbird
gptkb:Yellow-bellied_Sunbird
gptkb:Olive-backed_Sunbird
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:pollinators important pollinators of flowers
gptkbp:predators snakes, birds of prey
monitor lizards and snakes
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for their role in ecosystems
gptkbp:size small to medium
gptkbp:social_structure territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:species over 150 species identified.
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships interact with various plant species
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend feeding territories
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent color vision
gptkbp:vocalization melodious songs
use calls to communicate