Beautiful Sunbird
Beautiful Sunbird
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The Beautiful Sunbird is aptly named, with males boasting iridescent green upperparts, a purplish-blue breast, and a bright yellow belly. It is a widespread and common species across Africa.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, woodlands, scrubland, gardens, and cultivation from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Tanzania.
How to spot
Look for its bright colors and active feeding around flowering shrubs and trees. Its cheerful, high-pitched song and rapid movements are good indicators of its presence.
When to spot
Active throughout the year. Most visible during early mornings and late afternoons. Look for it especially during periods of abundant flowering.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, woodlands, scrubland, gardens, and cultivation from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Tanzania.
How to spot
Look for its bright colors and active feeding around flowering shrubs and trees. Its cheerful, high-pitched song and rapid movements are good indicators of its presence.
When to spot
Active throughout the year. Most visible during early mornings and late afternoons. Look for it especially during periods of abundant flowering.
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Despite its striking colors, the Beautiful Sunbird is remarkably adaptable, thriving in diverse environments from arid savannas to lush gardens, as long as flowering plants are available.
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