The Golden-winged Sunbird is a striking species known for its vibrant, contrasting plumage, featuring a dark body and bright golden-yellow patches on its wings and rump. It's a true spectacle of the African highlands.
Where to spot
Found in montane forests, forest edges, and heathlands across parts of East and Central Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
How to spot
Its distinctive golden wing patches make it relatively easy to identify even from a distance. Search for it around flowering trees and shrubs in highland areas, where it often perches conspicuously.
When to spot
Active year-round. Prime observation times are mornings and late afternoons when birds are most actively feeding on nectar or insects. Look for them during flowering seasons.
Where to spot
Found in montane forests, forest edges, and heathlands across parts of East and Central Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
How to spot
Its distinctive golden wing patches make it relatively easy to identify even from a distance. Search for it around flowering trees and shrubs in highland areas, where it often perches conspicuously.
When to spot
Active year-round. Prime observation times are mornings and late afternoons when birds are most actively feeding on nectar or insects. Look for them during flowering seasons.
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Unlike many sunbirds where iridescence is spread across the body, the Golden-winged Sunbird's unique beauty comes from sharply defined patches of brilliant yellow on an otherwise dark, often purplish-black, body.
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