Collared Sunbird (Hedydipna collaris)

Collared Sunbird, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The collared sunbird (Hedydipna collaris) is a bird species of the family Nectariniidae. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. The collared sunbird is in fact mainly insectivorous.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Collared Sunbird being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cinnyris venustus
Cinnyris regius

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Nectariniidae
Genus: Hedydipna
Species: Hedydipna collaris

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