Anchieta's Sunbird
Anchieta's Sunbird
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Anchieta's Sunbird is a distinctive sunbird with a greenish-glossed head and back, a greyish throat, and yellowish underparts, often with a slight orange wash. It is an active bird of montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in scattered montane areas across Central and East Africa, including Angola, DRC, Tanzania, and Zambia, inhabiting moist montane forests.
How to spot
Look for it in the mid-story and canopy of montane forests, often visiting flowering trees. Its greenish head and greyish throat are useful for identification.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak foraging in the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in scattered montane areas across Central and East Africa, including Angola, DRC, Tanzania, and Zambia, inhabiting moist montane forests.
How to spot
Look for it in the mid-story and canopy of montane forests, often visiting flowering trees. Its greenish head and greyish throat are useful for identification.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak foraging in the morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Anchieta's Sunbird is named after José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta, a Portuguese explorer and naturalist, reflecting its discovery in the Angolan region during early natural history explorations.
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