The Socotra sunbird (Chalcomitra balfouri) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Socotra.
| Socotra sunbird | |
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| Socotra sunbird | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Nectariniidae |
| Genus: | Chalcomitra |
| Species: | C. balfouri
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| Binomial name | |
| Chalcomitra balfouri (Sclater, PL & Hartlaub, 1881)
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| Synonyms | |
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Nectarinia balfouri | |
Its natural habitats are tropical dry shrubland, tropical moist shrubland, and tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
edit- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Chalcomitra balfouri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22717750A94549624. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22717750A94549624.en. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
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