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Olive Sunbird

Olive Sunbird

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A relatively plain sunbird, the Olive Sunbird has dull olive-green upperparts and yellowish-olive underparts, lacking strong iridescence. It has a slightly decurved bill.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting forests, woodlands, gardens, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Look for it foraging quietly in the mid-story and undergrowth of dense vegetation. Its overall olive plumage is the key identifier. Listen for its varied, often warbling calls.
When to spot
Active year-round, particularly in the morning and late afternoon. Often heard rather than seen due to its skulking habits.
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File:Olive sunbird, Cyanomitra olivacea, at Seldomseen, Vumba, Zimbabwe (21961553392).jpg
File:Cyanomitra olivacea 105142680.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanomitra olivacea 18336788.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanomitra olivacea olivacea 15689221.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Olive sunbird, Cyanomitra olivacea, at Seldomseen, Vumba, Zimbabwe (21961553392).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Olive Sunbird is a widespread and adaptable species, often found in dense undergrowth where it can be quite secretive and heard rather than seen, despite its commonality.
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