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Mouse-colored Sunbird

Mouse-colored Sunbird

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A relatively plain sunbird, the Grey Sunbird has greyish-olive upperparts and paler greyish underparts, often with a yellow wash on the belly. It has a moderately curved bill.
Where to spot
Found in coastal regions of Southeast Africa, from Mozambique to South Africa, inhabiting coastal forests, woodlands, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Look for it in the mid-story of forests and dense vegetation, often visiting flowering plants. Its drab greyish plumage is the key identification feature. Listen for its high-pitched, buzzing calls.
When to spot
Active year-round, often seen throughout the day.
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File:Cyanomitra veroxii Keulemans.jpg
File:Cyanomitra veroxii female 1838.jpg
File:Cyanomitra veroxii male 1838.jpg
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File:Cyanomitra veroxii 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanomitra veroxii 79093798.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanomitra veroxii Keulemans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanomitra veroxii female 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanomitra veroxii male 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanomitra veroxii veroxii 15671040.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Grey Sunbird is one of the more uniformly colored sunbirds, making its identification rely heavily on its overall greyish tone and distinctive vocalizations.
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