Ursula's sunbird

(Cinnyris ursulae)

Description

Ursula's sunbird (Cinnyris ursulae) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.It is found in western Cameroon and Bioko island.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Aves

Order:Passeriformes

Family:Nectariniidae

Genus:Cinnyris

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