Newton's Sunbird
Newton's Sunbird
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Newton's Sunbird is a distinctive sunbird with iridescent green upperparts, a yellow belly, and a prominent red breast band. It has a long, decurved bill adapted for nectar feeding.
Where to spot
Endemic to Príncipe Island, Gulf of Guinea, inhabiting lowland forests and plantations.
How to spot
Look for it in flowering trees within its restricted island habitat. The male's red breast band and the long, curved bill are key features for identification.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak foraging in the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to Príncipe Island, Gulf of Guinea, inhabiting lowland forests and plantations.
How to spot
Look for it in flowering trees within its restricted island habitat. The male's red breast band and the long, curved bill are key features for identification.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak foraging in the morning and late afternoon.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Newton's Sunbird is endemic to the small island of Príncipe, making it a rare and specialized island endemic with a high conservation priority due to its restricted habitat.
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