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Hunter's Sunbird

Hunter's Sunbird

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A striking sunbird, male Hunter's Sunbirds have iridescent green upperparts, a dark throat, and a vibrant red breast band that fades into a yellow belly. Females are duller.
Where to spot
Found in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania, inhabiting dry bushland, acacia savanna, and scrub.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering shrubs in dry habitats. The male's red breast band is a key identification feature. Listen for its high-pitched, rather simple calls.
When to spot
Active year-round, often seen during the cooler parts of the day.
File:Chalcomitra hunteri Proceedingsofgen89zool 0491a.jpg
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File:Chalcomitra hunteri Proceedingsofgen89zool 0491a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:ZosteropsCinnyrisKeulemans, Chalcomitra hunteri.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Hunter's Sunbird is an inhabitant of more arid environments, adapted to survive in dry bushlands and semi-deserts where flowering plants might be sparse and seasonal.
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