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'' Hedydipna '' is a genus of sunbirds. It contains the following species,〔 which are sometimes included in genus ''Anthreptes''. * Collared sunbird, ''Hedydipna collaris'' * Pygmy sunbird, ''Hedydipna platura'' * Nile Valley sunbird, ''Hedydipna metallica'' * Amani sunbird, ''Hedydipna pallidigaster'' The name ''Hedydipna'' comes from the Greek ''hēdudeipnos'', meaning "dainty-supping" or "sweet-eating" — a reference to the nectar sipping habits of these species.〔 These sunbirds are largely restricted to Africa and western islands in the Indian Ocean, though the Nile Valley sunbird is found as far east as Yemen.〔 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hedydipna」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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