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Green-throated Sunbird

Green-throated Sunbird

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A beautiful sunbird, male Green-throated Sunbirds have iridescent green throat and chest, contrasting with glossy black upperparts and a red belly patch. Females are duller. It has a curved bill.
Where to spot
Found in Central Africa, inhabiting lowland and montane forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for it in the mid-story and canopy of forests, often visiting flowering trees. The male's iridescent green throat and red belly patch are key identifiers.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak foraging in the early morning and late afternoon.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcomitra rubescens.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcomitra rubescens 5678288, crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcomitra rubescens 5678288.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Green-throated Sunbird is often found in the canopy of tall forest trees, making it a challenging species to observe clearly without good binoculars.
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