Birds

Congo Sunbird

Congo Sunbird

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Congo Sunbird is a distinctive species with males boasting a shimmering iridescent green head and back, a prominent red breast band, and a bright yellow belly. It is found in specific forest types.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo, found in lowland tropical rainforests and forest edges, particularly in the central Congo basin.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching within its forest habitat. Look for its bright colors, especially the yellow belly, contrasting with the red breast. Its calls can help locate it in dense foliage.
When to spot
Active year-round. Observations are generally best during early mornings when birds are most active foraging for nectar and insects in the forest canopy and mid-story.
This sunbird is an indicator species for certain forest types within the Congo Basin, highlighting the unique biodiversity of this vast and ecologically significant region.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Anthreptes orientalis.jpg
100

Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
100

Purple-breasted Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
100

Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
File:Cinnyris aurora Keulemans (cropped).jpg
100

Palawan Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
File:Aethopyga mystacalis & Aethopyga temminckii, Keulemans.jpg
100

Javan Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
100

Tukangbesi Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
File:Anthreptes reichenowi 121139541.jpg
100

Plain-backed Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
File:Chalcomitra adelberti Keulemans.jpg
100

Buff-throated Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
File:Cinnyris superbus Keulemans.jpg
100

Superb Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
100

Humblot's Sunbird

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters