The Arabian sunbird (Cinnyris hellmayri) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
| Arabian sunbird | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Nectariniidae |
| Genus: | Cinnyris |
| Species: | C. hellmayri |
| Binomial name | |
| Cinnyris hellmayri Neumann, 1904 | |
Subspecies
- Cinnyris hellmayri hellmayri Neumann
- Cinnyris hellmayri kinneari Bates [2]
Distribution
It is found in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.[2]
Habitat
This species prefers rocky or sandy areas and dry river beds with Acacia and Ziziphus trees.[2]
References
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